JAMB Computer Studies · Section 9

Ethical Issues

Section I: Computer Ethics and Human Issues

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Official JAMB Computer Studies outline · Section I: Computer Ethics and Human Issues

Content

Computer-related crime, including compromising computer systems, hacking, and theft.

Objective

Define computer-related crime and state examples of computer-related crimes.

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Methods of preventing unauthorised use of computer systems, including user identification and passwords.

Objective

List methods of preventing unauthorised use of computer systems.

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Protection of computer resources, property, records, and software using electronic and manual methods.

Objective

List methods of protecting computer resources using electronic and manual methods.

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Privacy of individuals, employees, companies, customers, and government organisations, including legal and electronic protection.

Objective

List methods of protecting the privacy of individuals, workers, companies, customers, and government organisations through legal and electronic means.

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Responsibility for computer failure.

Objective

Understand ethical issues relating to responsibility for computer failure.

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