Question

The department chair of the it department issued a directive that "absolutely no food or drink are allowed in any computer lab." she issued this directive because several computers and keyboards in the computer labs were recently damaged by spilled drinks and food. this is a(n) ___________ issued by the department chair.

Answer 1

The answers to this question is Rule
a rule is a set of agreement that must be followed if you want to feel a sense of belonging to a social group. (usually, something that acknowledges by most members as necessary for their group)
In this particular case, the users of the computer lab are the social group and the rule is imposed to ensure the positive vibe in the social group.

Answer 2

The department chair issued this directive because several computers and keyboards in the computer labs were recently damaged by spilled drinks and food .This is a “rule”issued by the department chair .

Further Explanation:

General Rules in an IT  Department

The term “eating and drinking” refers to eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics, adjusting contact lenses, taking/storing medicine, and other related activities. It also includes items and  equipment used for storing, preparing and consuming food and beverages.  The term “hazardous materials” includes biological agents, chemicals, radioactive materials, and waste from all of these materials.

Reasons for Rule

The main reasons why eating and drinking are not permitted in areas using or storing hazardous materials are personal safety risks and risks of non-compliance with regulatory or granting agency requirements that may impact an individual, a work unit, or the institution as a whole.

Personal Safety Risks

Personal safety risks can result from cross-contamination and ingestion. Contamination can result from contact with contaminated gloves/hands, airborne materials settling out or condensing on surfaces or utensils, or placing consumable items on a contaminated surface.

Learn more:

• The numeric keys on the keyboard are sometimes called the ten keypad

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