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Chapter 3: Objectives

  1. Make a list of acceptable use and unacceptable uses of computers and organize them by the components of a policy.
  2. Explain why reason and common sense should be the determining factor in considering disciplinary actions for violations of the acceptance use policy.
  3. Evaluate an acceptable use policy and describe the strengths and weaknesses of the policy.
  4. List five legal reasons why acceptable use policies should be reviewed by an attorney.
  5. Explain who the acceptable use policy protects and why.

Chapter 3: Questions

  1. What is acceptable use of technology?
  2. What is unacceptable use of technology?
  3. Why should an organization have an attorney review the AUP?
  4. Who does the AUP protect?