Computer Lab Rules - jkuat

COMPUTER LABORATORY RULES You will be required to present your current University ID Card upon request by a staff member. Usage: • Computers are provided for use by current students and staff of the University of JKUAT only. • You may use them for course related research and study purposes. In the computer labs each of the following are not permitted: (1)

Eating, drinking or smoking

(2)

Knowingly performing an act, which will interfere with the normal operation of computers, terminals, peripherals or networks; to another user, a program intended to damage or place excessive load on a computer system or network. This includes, but not limited to programs known as computer viruses, trojan horses and worms.

(3)

Attempting to circumvent data protection schemes or uncover security loopholes.

(4)

Downloading, copying or communication of copyright protected material (such as music, videos and software)

(5)

Maliciously causing system slow-downs or rendering systems inoperable.

(6)

Attempting to monitor or tamper with another user electronic communications or reading, copying, changing or deleting another users files or software's without the explicit agreement of the owner.

(7)

Using university computer for unauthorized private or commercial purposes.

(8)

Moving computer peripherals from or within the computer lab.

(9)

Playing of games computer games

(10)

ANY access to offensive, obscene or pornographic material

(11)

Making anonymous or fake postings to email or newsgroups

(12)

Harassment of other network users

(13)

Disruptive behaviour Additional Notes:

1. If the labs are being fully utilized, email users may be asked to return at a quieter time. This allows others to complete assignments. 2. Keep the noise level to a minimum. This is a computer lab, not a group discussion area. 3. Report any misuse of these facilities immediately to staff at the front desk of the Student Central Laboratories. These are your resources. Malfunctions, problems and downtime inconvenience you.

4. Your use of these computing facilities may be monitored to ensure compliance with the above rules. 5. If any item is missing/taken/stolen from the computer lab the class that was in session will be liable. NOTE

Use of academic computing resources in violation of these regulations/ JKUAT policy may result in revocation of individual's privileges or suspension of access to computing resources and may subject the account holder to university diplomacy action and/ or criminal prosecution.

Computer Lab Services Reviewed March 2012