Policy #1
If a seminarian wants to use the computer at 7:30 AM but the designated time is 8 am, what should they do?
They should wait until the designated time of 8 AM to use the computer.
A seminarian needs to use the computer outside the regular schedule to submit an urgent assignment. What should they do to get permission?
The seminarian should explain the situation to Fr. Director and/or computer in-charge to seek his determination on whether it qualifies as a great necessity.
A seminarian is caught playing a computer game or any non-academic matter during study hours. What are the consequences they might face?
The seminarian will be subjected to disciplinary action.
A seminarian needs to transfer important academic files from their personal laptop to the seminary computer using a USB. What steps must they follow?
The seminarian must secure permission from Fr. Director to use the USB and surrender the USB to Fr. Director at the end of each day.
A seminarian finishes using a computer and leaves the area without turning off the computer and arranging the peripherals. What etiquette guideline have they violated?
They have violated the guideline to turn off computer units and arrange the computer peripherals (mouse and keyboard) after use.
A seminarian arrives at the computer lab at the designated time, but all computers are occupied. What is the appropriate action for the seminarian?
They should wait for a computer to become available or return at another designated time.
A seminarian’s computer has crashed, and they need to finish a critical project due the next day. Can they use the computer lab outside the regular schedule?
The seminarian should present their case to Fr. Director and ask if the situation qualifies as a great necessity.
A seminarian needs to use the computer to research for an academic project. Are they in compliance with the computer usage policy?
Yes, they are using the computer for academic purposes, which is in compliance with the policy.
If a seminarian is found using a USB without prior permission from Fr. Director, what should they expect to happen?
The seminarian should expect to face consequences for not following the policy and using the USB without permission.
After a group project session, seminarians leave food wrappers and paper scraps on the desk. What part of the computer laboratory etiquette did they fail to follow?
They failed to ensure that no trash is left behind.
If a seminarian needs to complete an urgent task but it is not during the designated time, what steps should they take?
They should seek permission from the authority in charge of the computer lab to use the computer outside the designated times.
A seminarian needs to make a performance task through the use of computer laboratory. What is the process to get permission?
The seminarian must discuss their need with Fr. Director, who will determine if it is a great necessity.
A seminarian is found using the computer to browse non-academic websites. Is this allowed according to the computer usage policy?
No, it is not allowed, as the seminary computers should be used solely for academic purposes.
A seminarian has received permission to use a USB for a week-long project. What must they do with the USB at the end of each day?
The seminarian must surrender the USB to Fr. Director at the end of each day.
A seminarian observes that a chair is not in its original place after someone else used the computer. What should the seminarian do to maintain proper etiquette?
The seminarian should return the chair properly to its original place.
Two seminarians need to use the computer for a group project. The designated time is 1 PM, but one of them is only available at 11 AM. How should they resolve this issue?
They should either find a time that fits both their schedules during the designated times or discuss with the authority to find an alternative solution
If Fr. Director is not available, and a seminarian needs to use the computer outside the regular schedule, what should the seminarian do?
The seminarian should wait until Fr. Director is available to make the determination or follow any established protocol given by computer laboratory in-charge for such situations.
Two seminarians are working on a group project and decide to take a break by playing an online game. What should they expect if they are caught?
They should expect to face disciplinary action for violating the policy that prohibits playing computer games.
A seminarian forgets to surrender their USB to Fr. Director at the end of the day after receiving permission to use it. What should they do?
The seminarian should promptly inform Fr. Director of the oversight and surrender the USB as soon as possible.
Before leaving the computer lab, a seminarian ensures their computer is turned off, the mouse and keyboard are arranged, but forgets to check for trash. What part of the etiquette is still not followed?
They did not ensure that no trash is left behind.
A seminarian has finished their work early and wants to leave before the designated time ends. Is this allowed, and what should they do before leaving?
Yes, it is allowed. They should properly log off and ensure the computer is ready for the next user before leaving.
Two seminarians claim they need to use the computer outside regular hours for a group project. How is the decision made on whether they can use it?
Both seminarians should present their case to Fr. Director, who will assess if their situation meets the criteria of great necessity.
A seminarian uses the computer to comply his research or investigatory project. Is this an acceptable use of the seminary computers?
Yes, this is an acceptable use as it is for academic purposes, and as long as it determined by Fr. Director as great necessity.
If a seminarian needs to use a USB to store academic presentations for a seminar, but Fr. Director is unavailable to give permission, what should the seminarian do?
The seminarian should wait until Fr. Director is available to request permission or inform computer laboratory in-charge to follow any established protocol for such situations.
A seminarian finishes using a computer and makes sure to turn it off and arrange the peripherals. However, they leave the chair pushed back from the desk. What should they have done differently to fully comply with the etiquette guidelines?
They should have returned the chair properly to its original place.