Computers and UK Law KS4

In which year was the Computer Misuse Act passed?

• 2000
• 1989
• 1990
• 1988

Which of the following is not an offence under the Computer Misuse Act?

• Unauthorised access to someone else's files
• Copying software and trying to sell it to someone for a profit
• Unauthorised access to someone else's files with intent to commit further criminal offences
• Writing and distributing a virus

Which of the following could protect against unauthorised access to an ICT system?

• Anti-virus software
• Anti-malware software
• Disk defragger
• A firewall

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?

• True
• False

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

• Section 1
• Section 2
• Section 3a
• Section 4b

Information which is regarded as _________ is subject to stricter rules

• Sensitive
• Important
• Additional
• Dangerous

Organisations storing your data must...

• Keep it up to date
• Keep it for no longer than 5 years after your death
• Ask for more data than required
• Wait for you to contact them to ensure its accurate

Data must be stored...

• On a single CD
• With a password 6 characters long
• On a USB
• Securely

When was the Data Protection Act last updated?

• 1989
• 1988
• 1998
• 2015

How many principles does the Data Protection Act have?

• 8
• 7
• 9
• 6