Computer Misuse Act
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12 Questions
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Question 1
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Q. What is gaining unauthorised access to a computer system also known as?
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Hacking
Spamming
Phishing
Logging on
Question 2
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Q. Why was the Computer Misuse Act of 1990 introduced?
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To help protect computer software
To help protect computer hardware
To stop the spread of computer viruses
To stop people from accessing unauthorised information.
Question 3
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Q. What is the name of the law that makes hacking illegal?
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Data Protection Act
Computer Misuse Act
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
Hacking Act
Question 4
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Which year was the Computer Misuse Act passed?
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2000
1989
1990
1988
Question 5
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Which of the following is NOT an offence under the Computer Misuse Act?
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unauthorised access to someone else's files
unauthorised access to someone else's files with intent to commit further criminal offences
copying software and trying to sell it to someone for a profit
writing and distributing a virus
Question 6
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Which of the following could protect against unauthorised access to an ICT system?
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anti-virus software
a firewall
anti-malware software
disk defragger
Question 7
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Q. According to the Computer Misuse Act
you are committing a crime if you use your friend’s username and password to log onto their account?
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True
False
Question 8
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If you commit a crime under Section A of the Computer Misuse Act you receive...?
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Up to 12 Months in prison and/or a fine
Life imprisonment
£1000 Fine
Question 9
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Some companies employ hackers to test out how secure their system is
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True
False
Question 10
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Sending or distributing viruses knowingly is against which section of the Computer Misuse Act?
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Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 3a
Question 11
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The Computer Misuse Act also makes it illegal to copy software
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True
False
Question 12
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Q. If proven guilty of a offence under the Computer Misuse Act they shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding
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2 years
12 months
5 years
20 years
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