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Why is it important to learn about the personal and social impact of the internet?
Why is it important to learn about the personal and social impact of the internet?
- Ethical use of information systems
- Health concerns related to computers
- Opportunities it presents (correct)
- Negative effects on the work environment
What must be designed to avoid negative health effects from computers?
What must be designed to avoid negative health effects from computers?
- Principles and core values
- Code of ethics
- Information systems
- Jobs, equipment, and working conditions (correct)
What is a specific action that must be taken to ensure the health and safety of employees in relation to computers?
What is a specific action that must be taken to ensure the health and safety of employees in relation to computers?
- Promote the use of computers without safety measures
- Implement ergonomic workstations and provide regular breaks (correct)
- Introduce more computers into the work environment
- Ignore health concerns related to computers
What are some potential threats associated with the use of information systems and the Internet?
What are some potential threats associated with the use of information systems and the Internet?
What are examples of computer waste?
What are examples of computer waste?
What are the consequences of unintegrated information systems?
What are the consequences of unintegrated information systems?
What contributes to computer-related mistakes according to the text?
What contributes to computer-related mistakes according to the text?
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Study Notes
Managing Computer Usage
- Policies and procedures are necessary to avoid waste and mistakes in an IS environment, including:
- Human errors (e.g., data entry mistakes, incorrect file deletion)
- Equipment failure or malfunction
- Inadequate training or supervision
- Poor system design or implementation
- Solutions to these problems include:
- Establishing clear policies and procedures
- Implementing quality control measures
- Providing adequate training and supervision
- Conducting regular system maintenance and updates
Computer Crime
- Computer crime is a growing concern requiring management attention, including:
- Hacking and unauthorized access
- Theft of intellectual property or confidential data
- Viruses and malware attacks
- Financial fraud and identity theft
- Measures to prevent computer crime include:
- Implementing robust security measures (e.g., firewalls, encryption)
- Conducting regular security audits and risk assessments
- Establishing incident response plans
- Educating users about security best practices
Privacy
- Privacy is a significant social issue in the context of information systems, involving:
- An individual's right to control access to their personal data
- The limits of privacy in the digital age
- Balancing individual privacy with the need for data collection and analysis
- Key principles of privacy include:
- Transparency about data collection and use
- Consent and opting-out mechanisms
- Data protection and security measures
- Accountability and recourse for privacy breaches
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