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What is required of each user to access the SFD computer system?
What is required of each user to access the SFD computer system?
- A personal password (correct)
- No password required
- Use of a shared password
- Fingerprint verification
Who should a user disclose their password to?
Who should a user disclose their password to?
- Anyone in the IT department
- A coworker who needs access
- Their supervisor or IT if requested (correct)
- A friend outside SFD
What right does SFD have regarding e-mail and internet activities?
What right does SFD have regarding e-mail and internet activities?
- To audit all activities without notice (correct)
- To keep them private without monitoring
- To delete all external communications
- To allow unrestricted personal use
What can happen if a user violates the SFD computer and internet policies?
What can happen if a user violates the SFD computer and internet policies?
Is email privacy guaranteed for SFD employees?
Is email privacy guaranteed for SFD employees?
What type of e-mail transmissions are prohibited using SFD facilities?
What type of e-mail transmissions are prohibited using SFD facilities?
How frequently can SFD policies be updated?
How frequently can SFD policies be updated?
Who is responsible for reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of SFD policies?
Who is responsible for reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of SFD policies?
What is required before sending or receiving any software on a computer?
What is required before sending or receiving any software on a computer?
What should an employee do if they need licensed software for their job?
What should an employee do if they need licensed software for their job?
What may happen if an employee unauthorizedly duplicates licensed software?
What may happen if an employee unauthorizedly duplicates licensed software?
What is the policy regarding the home use of software purchased by SFD?
What is the policy regarding the home use of software purchased by SFD?
Who has the right to examine the content of computers or equipment at SFD?
Who has the right to examine the content of computers or equipment at SFD?
Before duplicating software, what must be ensured?
Before duplicating software, what must be ensured?
Which of the following actions is not permitted for employees regarding computers?
Which of the following actions is not permitted for employees regarding computers?
What should employees do if they perceive information is appropriate to access in another medium?
What should employees do if they perceive information is appropriate to access in another medium?
What is the primary reason for the Department to monitor data on its systems?
What is the primary reason for the Department to monitor data on its systems?
Which statement regarding password protection is true?
Which statement regarding password protection is true?
What consequence may result from abusing access privileges to the Department's systems?
What consequence may result from abusing access privileges to the Department's systems?
What happens if illegal conduct is detected through system monitoring?
What happens if illegal conduct is detected through system monitoring?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for monitoring the Department’s systems?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for monitoring the Department’s systems?
What should an employee do if they inadvertently access an inappropriate site?
What should an employee do if they inadvertently access an inappropriate site?
Who must approve public statements about SFD made by employees online?
Who must approve public statements about SFD made by employees online?
Which of the following actions is prohibited without permission from the IT Department?
Which of the following actions is prohibited without permission from the IT Department?
Who is responsible for unauthorized costs incurred by an employee?
Who is responsible for unauthorized costs incurred by an employee?
What is required before dialing in for remote access?
What is required before dialing in for remote access?
What guarantees does SFD provide regarding internet performance and reliability?
What guarantees does SFD provide regarding internet performance and reliability?
While connected to the network, which policies apply to employees?
While connected to the network, which policies apply to employees?
Which of the following is acceptable for employees to perform on computers?
Which of the following is acceptable for employees to perform on computers?
What is the primary purpose of the Internet, Computer, and Email Policy SFD.021?
What is the primary purpose of the Internet, Computer, and Email Policy SFD.021?
Who is required to report any security weaknesses according to the SFD policy?
Who is required to report any security weaknesses according to the SFD policy?
What does SFD reserve the right to do regarding the system’s data?
What does SFD reserve the right to do regarding the system’s data?
Is personal use of the Department's email allowed according to the policy?
Is personal use of the Department's email allowed according to the policy?
What can be inferred about the privacy of communications over the Department's system?
What can be inferred about the privacy of communications over the Department's system?
What is the consequence of using Department email for personal business?
What is the consequence of using Department email for personal business?
Which of the following is true regarding access to the Department’s email system?
Which of the following is true regarding access to the Department’s email system?
What should employees do if they have questions about the policies and guidelines?
What should employees do if they have questions about the policies and guidelines?
Study Notes
Spring Fire Department Computer & Internet Policy
- Computers and internet access are the property of the SFD and must be used for official departmental business only.
- Each user is required to use a password and change their password as soon as possible. Passwords are private and should only be shared with the user's supervisor or a member of the IT department.
- SFD monitors and audits all internal and external emails sent by members and employees without further notice.
- SFD also monitors and audits all internet activities, including web pages accessed, on SFD computers without further notice.
- E-mail privacy is not guaranteed. Users have no protected privacy interests in emails sent or received on department equipment.
- Downloading content that does not pertain to SFD business is prohibited.
- Do not transmit any software or files without prior approval from the IT Department.
- Don't duplicate licensed software that SFD has purchased without permission from the IT Department.
- SFD software is for official use and may not be taken home or loaded on a personal computer without permission from the IT Department.
- Home Use of Software: Software purchased by SFD is for official use and may not be taken home or loaded on a member or employee’s personal computer without permission from the IT Department.
- SFD has the right to examine the content of any computer or equipment at any time and without notice. This allows IT personnel to optimize, upgrade, or troubleshoot computer systems, including replacing components as needed.
- If you inadvertently access an inappropriate site, exit the site immediately and do not visit it again. If the problem persists, contact your supervisor.
- Posting messages to or participation in non-business related newsgroups or chat rooms using computers is prohibited without permission from the IT Department.
- Dial-in access from other locations or remote stations is provided on a case-by-case basis. Approval from the IT Department is required before service is authorized.
- SFD cannot guarantee the performance and reliability of internet services.
- All members and employees are asked to report any security weaknesses, especially computer viruses, regardless of whether the source is internal or external.
- The Department reserves the right to monitor both internal and external emails.
- Members and employees only use department email for department-related business and are prohibited from personal use. The use of personal devices using department email is also prohibited.
- Any individual who is given access to the system is hereby given notice that the Department will exercise this right periodically, without prior notice and without the prior consent of the member.
- Use of passwords does not create a right or expectation of privacy.
- Any member who abuses the privilege of access to the Department’s system will be subject to corrective action, up to and including termination of membership.
- The Department will advise law enforcement officials of any illegal conduct.
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Test your understanding of the Spring Fire Department's Computer and Internet Policy. This quiz covers essential guidelines regarding the use of departmental computers, passwords, email privacy, and monitoring of internet activities. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the rules to ensure compliance.