User Policy of Technology

By: Joshua & Joshua (Roman and Sazon) Edited: By JoshuaCourse: TEJ 4M1

What is an Acceptable Use Policy?

An acceptable use policy is a set of rules that are placed by the manager of a network, organization, or large computer system that restrict ways in which users are to use this technology

Used to prevent students from accessing certain websites

Warns user of consequences to certain actions Sets the boundaries for computer and network use

Who uses Acceptable Use Policies?

Schools Universities & Colleges Businesses Organizations Any organized community with a computer network

Why are Acceptable Use Policies important?

Protects the computers belonging to the organization from viruses, or harmful material

Controls content accessible by the internet Keeps track of downloaded material Protects the network and the community of computers Protects files and documents saved by other uses from

being stolen, lost, or removed

Mary Ward’s Acceptable Use Policy

Located in the agendas of the Mary Ward Agenda (Pages 16-17)

Explains reasons for the existence of the policy Specifies each rule that must be followed Lists consequences for those who do not abide by the

rules

Consequences of not Following the Policy (of Mary Ward)

Restriction of the student’s access to the Board’s network upon any violation.

Appropriate legal authorities if suspicion of illegal activities.

QUESTION TIMEQUESTION TIME

What is an Acceptable Use What is an Acceptable Use Policy?Policy?1) The proper way to operate a piece of

technology efficiently2) A set of rules that are placed by the

manager of a network, organization, or large computer system that restrict ways in which users are to use this technology

3) Being not allowed to bring coffee to class

4) The ability to use a computer without any restrictions

Answer: 2

Who uses Acceptable Use Who uses Acceptable Use Policies?Policies?1) Any organized community with a

computer network2) The computer manufacturer3) The FBI, Social Studies, Office

and Frank4) Everyone

Answer: 1

Why are acceptable use Why are acceptable use policies important?policies important?

1) Controls content accessible by the internet 2) Keeps track of downloaded material 3) Protects the network and the community of

computers 4) All of the above.

Answer: 4

What could happen if the Acceptable What could happen if the Acceptable Usage Policy is not followed accordingly Usage Policy is not followed accordingly in Mary Ward?in Mary Ward?1) Suspension of the student.2) The student will only be able to

open Microsoft Office Applications3) Restriction of the student’s access

to the Board’s network upon any violation.

4) The student will need supervision while on the computer.

Answer: 3

What could happen if we did not have What could happen if we did not have any Acceptable Use Policies?any Acceptable Use Policies?1) Everyone would be using technology

as if there would be policies.2) Computers would no longer be usable.3) Technology would run faster.4) People would feel obligated to do

whatever they want due to being no boundaries to the use of computers and technology.

Answer: 4

What could be a negative outcome due What could be a negative outcome due to having Acceptable Use Policies?to having Acceptable Use Policies?1) Some research may not be able

to be accessed.2) No one can download illegally.3) Everyone would bring their

laptops school and work.4) People would be restricted from

doing any work.

Answers: 1

What do Acceptable Use What do Acceptable Use Policies are placed to Policies are placed to accomplishaccomplish1) So the person who placed the rules

can laugh at the users and their restrictions.

2) Set boundaries to the usage of computers and technology so that people may only do their work.

3) Make sure no one can use the internet at all.

4) Allow people to work more efficiently.

Answer: 2

How would the Acceptable Use Policies How would the Acceptable Use Policies negatively impact the school environment?negatively impact the school environment?

1) It will hold back students from doing their work to the best of their ability.

2) The computers in the school will run slower from too many policies.

3) Students would feel obligated to skip class due to not being able to use social media sites.

4) All of the above.

Answer: 1

Where is the Acceptable use Policy of Where is the Acceptable use Policy of Technology located in the agendaTechnology located in the agenda1) Page 13-142) Page 14-153) Page 15-164) Page 16-17

Answer: 4