10. Discuss ways to prevent health-related disorders and injuries due to
computer use.
A computer-related repetitive strain injury (RSI) can include tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Another health-related condition is eyestrain associated with computer vision syndrome (CVS). To prevent health-related disorders, take frequent breaks, use precautionary exercises and techniques, and use ergonomics when planning the workplace. Computer addiction occurs when the computer consumes someone's entire social life.
A computer-related repetitive strain injury (RSI) can include tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Another health-related condition is eyestrain associated with computer vision syndrome (CVS). To prevent health-related disorders, take frequent breaks, use precautionary exercises and techniques, and use ergonomics when planning the workplace. Computer addiction occurs when the computer consumes someone's entire social life.
11. Recognize issues related to information accuracy, intellectual property
rights, codes of conduct, and green computing.
Computer ethics govern the use of computers and information systems. Issues in computer ethics include the responsibility for information accuracy and the intellectual property rights to which creators are entitled for their works. An IT (information technology) code of conduct helps determine whether a specific computer action is ethical or unethical.
intellectual property rights-are the rights to which creators are entitled for their work;certain issues arise surrounding IP today because many of these works available digitally
Computer ethics govern the use of computers and information systems. Issues in computer ethics include the responsibility for information accuracy and the intellectual property rights to which creators are entitled for their works. An IT (information technology) code of conduct helps determine whether a specific computer action is ethical or unethical.
intellectual property rights-are the rights to which creators are entitled for their work;certain issues arise surrounding IP today because many of these works available digitally
green computing-involves reducing the electricity and environmental waste while using a computer;people use, and often waste, resources such as electricity and paper while using the computer
12. Discuss issues surrounding information privacy, including electronic
profiles, cookies, spyware and adware, spam, phishing, privacy laws, social
engineering, employee monitoring, and content filtering.
Information privacy-the right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about them. Issues surrounding information privacy include the following.
electronic profile-combines data about an individual's Web use with data from public sources, which then is sold.
cookie-a file that a Web server stores on a computer to collect data about the user.
Spyware-a program placed on a computer that secretly collects information about the user.
Adware-a program that displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window.
Spam-an unsolicited e-mail message or newsgroup posting sent to many recipients or newsgroups at once.
Phishing-a scam in which a perpetrator attempts to obtain personal or financial information.
The concern about privacy has led to the enactment of many federal and state laws regarding the disclosure of data. As related to the use of computers, social engineering is defined as gaining unauthorized access or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of the trusting human nature of some victims and the naivety of others. Employee monitoring uses computers to observe, record, and review an employee's computer use. Content filtering restricts access to certain materials on the Web.
Information privacy-the right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about them. Issues surrounding information privacy include the following.
electronic profile-combines data about an individual's Web use with data from public sources, which then is sold.
cookie-a file that a Web server stores on a computer to collect data about the user.
Spyware-a program placed on a computer that secretly collects information about the user.
Adware-a program that displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window.
Spam-an unsolicited e-mail message or newsgroup posting sent to many recipients or newsgroups at once.
Phishing-a scam in which a perpetrator attempts to obtain personal or financial information.
The concern about privacy has led to the enactment of many federal and state laws regarding the disclosure of data. As related to the use of computers, social engineering is defined as gaining unauthorized access or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of the trusting human nature of some victims and the naivety of others. Employee monitoring uses computers to observe, record, and review an employee's computer use. Content filtering restricts access to certain materials on the Web.
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