COMPUTER ROOM MANAGEMENT

COMPUTER ROOM MANAGEMENT

A computer room also known as computer laboratory is a place where computer are kept and used by students and staff of an organisation.

ETHICS IN USING THE COMPUTER

1. Do not copy or install softwares illegally

2. Do not reproduce other peoples work using the computer without their authorization.

3. Don not put items on top of the computer

4. Do not obtain information illegally by hacking in to computers

5. Do not interfere with other peoples Computer work

6. Do not use the computer to commit crime

7. Do not use the computer to give false identity or false information.

COMPUTER LABORATORY RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Do not bring food items into the Computer laboratory

2. All diskettes and flash drives must be scanned before being used

3. Do not move the computer hardware vigorously

4. Do not make use of external storage without authorization

5. Do not install softwares into the computer without the administration permission.

6. Foreign Items should not be placed on top of the computers

7. Turn off the Computer after use

8. Do not touch or tamper with electrical fitting.

SAFETY MEASURES TO TAKE IN A COMPUTER ROOM

1. There should be a standard functioning fire extinguishing system

2. A Computer room should have a good ventilation and cooling system

3. Computers in the computer room should be cleaned regularly to be free from dust

4. In case of any emergency, an exit door and alarm system should be present

5. Smoking is not allowed in a computer room

6. A computer room should be well illuminated.

7. Ensure that the chairs and tables are arranged in comfortable manner.

8. The computer and its peripherals must be well arranged for user comfort

9. Stabilizers and UPS should be employed to prevent power fluctuation which may

damage the computers.

10. At all times keep liquid away from the computers.

PROCEDURES IN CLEANING THE COMPUTER

1. Turn off the computer,

2. Disconnect cables,

3. Use a soft cloth damped with (water and a non-detergent),

4. Clean the computer, use blower where applicable,

5. Let computer dry completely,

6. Couple the detached parts,

7. Reconnect cables,

8. Then turn on the computer.

HEALTH RELATED PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH PROLONG USE OF THE COMPUTER

Regular prolong use of the computer may result in some serious health challenges, which may range from musculoskeletal problems to eye problems, some of them include:

1. Neck and Back pain

2. Upper limb disorder

3. Tension stress headaches

4. Visual fatigue

5. Blurred or double vision

Assignment

1. Highlight ten (10) ways we can care for computer peripherals.

2. List 7 possible health challenges that can result from wrong use of electronic devices (Do not list the ones in your note).