Why is it important for schools and organizations to have an Acceptable Use Policy?
A. It prohibits people from using the internet
B. It lets people know what is considered acceptable use of the Internet
C. it makes it mandatory for people to use the Internet
D. it provides acceptable use of rules for the country
B. It lets people know what is considered acceptable use of the Internet
Which of the following rules is most likely to be used in an AUP?
A. Communication should be civil and respectful of one another.
B. Private files can be viewed without permission from the owner.
C. Proper credit to the source is not necessary if the material used is only a sentence or two.
D. Network game playing is acceptable on the user’s time.
A. Communication should be civil and respectful of one another.
Which of the following is not a quality of a successful AUP
A. states acceptable use for school computers
B. covers network etiquette
C. contains a code of conduct for Internet users
D. requires no signatures
D. requires no signatures
B. It lets people know what is considered acceptable use of the Internet
The answer to the question is B. It is important for schools and organizations to have an Acceptable Use Policy because it lets people know what is considered acceptable use of the Internet.
To understand why this is important, let's break down the options:
A. It prohibits people from using the internet: This is not the purpose of an Acceptable Use Policy. Instead of prohibiting Internet use, the policy aims to provide guidelines and boundaries for acceptable use.
B. It lets people know what is considered acceptable use of the Internet: This is the correct answer. An Acceptable Use Policy outlines the behaviors and actions that are deemed appropriate and acceptable when using the Internet within the school or organization.
C. It makes it mandatory for people to use the Internet: An Acceptable Use Policy does not make using the Internet mandatory. It establishes guidelines for those who choose to use the Internet, but does not force anyone to use it.
D. It provides acceptable use rules for the country: While the policy may align with national regulations or standards, its scope is typically limited to the specific school or organization rather than the entire country.
In summary, an Acceptable Use Policy is important for schools and organizations to set clear expectations and boundaries for appropriate Internet use.