Computers functions best when used in the right environment. The right environment can be refers to as the computer room/laboratory. Computer room is a room specially created for keeping computers and other peripheral devices.
COMPUTER ROOM REQUIREMENT
- Computer system
- Furniture
- Tiles
- Electricity source
- Stabilizer
- Air conditioners/fans
- Mouse and mouse pad
- Uninterruptible Power Supply(UPS).
- Printer
- Speaker
- Window Blind
- Fire extinguisher
- Surge protector
- Dusk cover
- Printer paper
WAYS OF MAINTAINING THE COMPUTER ROOM
- A dust-free environment should be maintained in the computer room
- The computer room should be appropriately ventilated.
- The computer room should have appropriate lighting system.
- The computer room should be well furnished.
- All the computers in the computer room should be covered.
- There should be strong security around the computer room.
EVALUATION
- What is computer Ethics
- Mention five ways of maintaining the computer room
Laboratory Rules and Regulations
- Pupils are prohibited to enter the lab unless authorized by the teacher.
- Scan flash drive before using them.
- Report all problems related to the systems to the teacher.
- Do not attempt to repair or tamper with lab equipment.
- Be responsible when using equipment, software and facilities in the lab.
- Do not move any equipment from it original position.
- Do not remove or load any software into the computer.
- All electrical appliances should be switched off at the end of each day activities.
- Always cover the computer system after use.
- Noise should be discouraged in the computer room.
GENERAL EVALUATION
- What is Computer Ethics?
- Mention at least Ten Computer Room Requirements.
- State five ways of maintaining the computer room.
- State seven rules and regulations of the computer room.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
- ………. is a room specially created for keeping computers and other peripheral devices. (a) clinic (b) Computer room (c) laundry (d) Store house
- Which of the following is not a computer room equipment? (a) spoon (b) fire extinguisher (c) dust cover (d) printer
- There should be ……… around the computer room. (a) strong security (b) slack security (c) loose security (d) all of the above
- Noise should be discouraged in the computer room. (a) True (b) False
- The Computer system should be covered with …….. after use. (a) dust cover (b) rag (c) window blind (d) none of the above
THEORY
- What is computer ethics?
- Mention five rules that must be observed in the computer laboratory.
- List five ways of maintaining the computer room.
- Mention Ten things that are required in the Computer room.
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