Ethical issues

Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under Ethical issues, the JAMB Computer Studies syllabus expects you to study:

• 1. Ethical issues a. Computer–related crime b. Responsibility for computer failure c. Protection of computer property, records and software d. Privacy of the company, workers and iv. L customers.
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Study notes & guidance

Study Ethical issues using a recommended Computer Studies textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Computer Studies, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Objectives — candidates should be able to

After studying Ethical issues, you should be able to:

1. Define computer-related crime.
2. State examples of computer-related crime. (Compromising computer systems, hacking, theft, etc.)
3. List methods to prevent unauthorised use of computer system (user identification, Passwords etc.) ist methods to protect computer resources using both electronic and manual methods. st methods to Protect privacy of individuals (workers, companies, customers, government etc.) by law and electronically.

These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Source: official JAMB UTME Computer Studies syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.