Computer Misuse Act

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What is gaining unauthorised access to a computer system also known as? Options: Hacking, Spamming, Phishing, Logging on, big mac mason

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Hacking

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Why was the Computer Misuse Act of 1990 introduced? Options: To help protect computer software, To help protect computer hardware, To stop the spread of computer viruses, To stop people from accessing unauthorised information.

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To stop people from accessing unauthorised information.

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What is the name of the law that makes hacking illegal? Options: Data Protection Act, Computer Misuse Act, Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, Hacking Act

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Computer Misuse Act

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Which year was the Computer Misuse Act passed?

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1990

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Which of the following is NOT an offence under the Computer Misuse Act? Options: 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

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copying software and trying to sell it to someone for a profit

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Which of the following could protect against unauthorised access to an ICT system? anti-virus software, a firewall, anti-malware software, disk defragger

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a firewall

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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

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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

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Some companies employ hackers to test out how secure their system is

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True

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Sending or distributing viruses knowingly is against which section of the Computer Misuse Act?

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Section 3a