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    Computer ethics provide rules and standards for the responsible use of computers and the internet. There are four main types of computer ethics: environmental ethics which deal with proper computer room conditions, maintenance ethics which relate to ensuring computers are well maintained, moral ethics which govern user behavior, and safety ethics which aim to prevent harm. Responsible computer use involves protecting systems from damage, obeying laboratory rules, and using the internet cautiously by avoiding misuse like invasion of privacy or software piracy.

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    Computer ethics provide rules and standards for the responsible use of computers and the internet. There are four main types of computer ethics: environmental ethics which deal with proper computer room conditions, maintenance ethics which relate to ensuring computers are well maintained, moral ethics which govern user behavior, and safety ethics which aim to prevent harm. Responsible computer use involves protecting systems from damage, obeying laboratory rules, and using the internet cautiously by avoiding misuse like invasion of privacy or software piracy.

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    Computer Ethics

    Definitions:
    • Ethics are the moral rules, standards or principles of behavior for deciding
    between right and wrong. Ethics are rules and standards that relate to
    professional conduct of individuals.
    • Computer ethics – these are the rules and standards guiding computer
    professionals and users in the use of the computer system. They are the rules
    adopted and practiced by computer professionals.
    Common computer ethics
    Computer ethics can be categorized into 4 different types, namely:
    Environmental ethics
    This refers to environmental factors that affect the use of computers. It relates to the
    following;
    1. Location of the computer room in a convenient place.
    2. Ensuring appropriate ventilation by installing air conditioners.
    3. Ensure that the computer room is neat and tidy.
    4. Provision of a thermometer to help keep track of the temperature of the room.
    Maintenance ethics
    This relates to efforts to ensure a good working condition as well as improve the life
    span of the computer system. These efforts include:
    • Ensure continuous power supply by providing Uninterruptible Power System
    (UPS) to curb sudden power failure to the computer system.
    • Avoid overcrowding the computer room and also while using a computer.
    • Ensure that the computer system is dust-free.
    • Periodic check and preventive maintenance should be carried out.
    Moral ethics
    This relates to moral standards in the usage of the computer. They include:
    • No fighting in the computer laboratory
    • No playing with the computer system
    • Students should adhere to instruction given by the teachers.
    • Students should have a genuine purpose before gaining access to the computer
    laboratory.
    Safety ethics
    These are the rules that help to avert danger or harm while using a computer. They
    include the following:
    • Provision of fire extinguishers to handle fire outbreak.
    • Fire alarms should be provided to alert users of any fire outbreak
    • Provision of voltage stabilisers to control the input voltage to computer systems.
    • There should be proper management of cables and wires and also appropriate
    lighting to prevent unnecessary accidents.
    Responsible use of the computer
     These are the precautions taken by computer users to ensure maximum
    performance from the computer system. The following are the ways a computer
    can be used responsibly;
     Avoid dropping liquid into the computer system.
     Use a dust cover to prevent the accumulation of dust into the sensitive parts of
    the computer system.
     Protect the system from power problem with the use of a voltage stabilizer, surge
    protectors and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
     Unplug the computer system from power source when not in use.
     Obey the laid down rules and regulations in a computer laboratory.

    Responsible use of the internet


    The internet should be used responsibly as follows;
    • Regular and frequent check of the e-mail box
    • Prompt and polite response to emails.2
    • Avoid copying files indiscriminately from the internet to help prevent virus
    infections on storage devices.
    • Do not give out personal information to anyone over the internet.
    • Avoid visiting websites that promote occult and pornographic information.
    Areas of misuse of computers and internet
    • Invasion of other people’s privacy
    • Online fraud
    • Plagiarism
    • Pornography
    • Software piracy
    • Cyber war
    • Virus infection to computer systems

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