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Computer Lab Rules

The document outlines the rules for using the computer lab at a school. It states that all users are responsible for their behavior and actions while using the computers and internet. It provides guidance on what to do if unsure about something, as well as rules regarding noise, access during classes, air conditioning, equal access, broken equipment, cleanliness, inappropriate content, account usage, hacking, web usage, email usage, rule updates, and exercising common sense. Violating the rules may result in ejection from the lab, suspension of privileges, or other disciplinary actions.

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Computer Lab Rules

The document outlines the rules for using the computer lab at a school. It states that all users are responsible for their behavior and actions while using the computers and internet. It provides guidance on what to do if unsure about something, as well as rules regarding noise, access during classes, air conditioning, equal access, broken equipment, cleanliness, inappropriate content, account usage, hacking, web usage, email usage, rule updates, and exercising common sense. Violating the rules may result in ejection from the lab, suspension of privileges, or other disciplinary actions.

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Computer Lab Rules

General

All computer users (staff, students, and others) are expected to be responsible for their own
behaviour on the computer system, including the Internet, just as they are anywhere else in the
school. Users are reminded that their actions can represent the entire school community. This
includes materials they choose to access, language they use, ideas they express, and other actions
which they take.

Uncertainty

If you are unsure of what to do, for instance in the case of an error message, a web site offer, a
strange e-mail, a hardware malfunction, etc., ask a lab supervisor. It is better to wait and ask, than
to take an action which will endanger yourself, the computer, or the network.

Administrative

No Noise

So that everyone can concentrate, noise must be kept to a minimum. Please do not let your phone
ring, have conversations, or listen to music in the lab.

No Open Access During Scheduled Classes

Students are not allowed in the open access lab when they have scheduled classes.

Air Conditioning

Because the labs are air conditioned, doors and windows must be kept closed. This is also to
prevent insects which can damage the computers.

Equal Access

It is common that there are not enough computers for the number of people who want to use them
(more users than computers). In order to ensure that everyone has some opportunity to use the
computers, please limit computer use to one hour, if there are people waiting.

Please be respectful of your fellow students and help ensure that everyone has a fair chance to use
the computers.

Broken Equipment

Do not try to repair equipment yourself. If you encounter problems with equipment, you should
report this to the lab supervisor.

Cleanliness

Drinking or eating in the lab can damage the equipment and attract insects or rodents.

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Please keep the lab neat; clean up any messes, use rubbish bins, and leave equipment and furniture
properly arranged.

Inappropriate Content

Controversial content (e.g. pornography) is not appropriate in an academic setting. Users should
expect that their browsing history will be recorded, and might be examined by system
administrators.

Account Usage

Users should not access other people's files unless permission has been given by the file's owner.

Programs (e.g. Yahoo Chat, Live Messenger, Skype and like) may NOT be downloaded and
installed from the internet. If you are unsure whether a web page is downloading a program, please
ask a lab supervisor. This is for security and uniform lab maintenance.

Personal program files may NOT be installed. This is for licensing and security reasons.

Personal work files, such as documents, may be brought into the lab, but must be scanned for
viruses prior to use, to prevent system infection. Ask a lab supervisor for details.

Hacking (attempting to gain unauthorized access to secured content, violate system policies and/or
permissions, virus creation or propagation, etc.) is prohibited.

Web Usage

Computer users browsing the World Wide Web are expected to avoid offensive materials. Should
any user encounter any such material accidentally, they should report the circumstances
immediately to an instructor.

Users should expect that their browsing history will be recorded, and might be examined by system
administrators.

Users should note that the internet is available to all kinds of people, and that there are many scams
and otherwise illegal or immoral activities on the internet. They should be just as cautious of
information on the internet as they would be of information heard in the street from someone they
don't know.

Bandwidth is a limited resource. When throughput is slow, you may be asked to cease high-
bandwidth activity (e.g. music downloading).

E-Mail Usage

Computer users should realize that, in their on-line communications, their actions may be
interpreted to represent the school community. Therefore, users should not to use any rude
language, or communicate any offensive ideas.

Users should again note that the internet is available to all kinds of people, and there are many
scams and otherwise illegal activity perpetrated through e-mail. E-mail from unknown persons

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should be received very cautiously. You are cautioned against giving out your personal information
(such as name, phone, address).

It is forbidden to forward chain letters/e-mails. These are defined as any e-mail which states that it
should be forwarded to others. These especially include warnings of viruses, worms, security
warnings, etc.

Rules & Updates

These rules may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted in the computer lab. Users
are responsible for being familiar with all rules, including new rules.

Common Sense

Again, you are responsible for your own behaviour on the computer system. The above rules are
not exhaustive, and even if a particular action is not listed above as prohibited, you must use your
common sense - if it will reflect poorly on you or the school, if it will disturb others, or if it might
damage computers or the network, do not do it.

Violation of any of the above rules may be cause for:


• Ejection from the lab
• Suspension of computer privileges
• Reporting to the school administration
• Monetary reimbursement for damages

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