4.2.5 The role and implications of an acceptable use policy (AUP) within an organisation

Question 1

Fill The Blank:

AN AUP is an ……………… between employers and employees which sets down rules that a user must ………… to for access to a network, email facilities or the internet. An AUP may also set down guidelines as to how a ……………. should be used.

Answer 1

Agreement, Agree, System

Question 2

Fill The Blanks:

An AUP may be created to set down points that ……………., …………………., employees and employers can adhere to and the AUP can be used where the rules included in the AUP have been breached where these breaches may lead to …………….. action

Answer 2

Staff, Students, Disciplinary

Question 3

State:

2 areas that may be covered in an AUP

Answer 3

• What monitoring may be carried out by the employer in the workplace
• Activities that are not allowed (eg: use of personal email)
• Non-acceptable use (eg: the internet, email)
• Procedures for the use of systems and removable storage devices
• Taking and using business digital devices off-site

Question 4

Fill The Blank:

An AUP must be tailored to the …………. and ……………………. of the business which is creating it. ……………………… may be used but should be adapted to meet the business’ needs.

Answer 4

Needs, Requirements, Templates