BTEC Level 3 Laws

Which one of these is part 3 of the Computer Misuse Act?

• Unauthorized access to computer material

• Unauthorized access with intent to commit or facilitate commission of further offences

• Unauthorized modification of computer material

Which one of these do not concern the Copyright Designs and Patents Act?

• Illegally downloading a game

• Illegally downloading music

• Illegally downloading a software license

• Illegally distributing a virus

Signing into someone's account is a level...

• 1 violation of the Computer Misuse Act

• 2 violation of the Computer Misuse Act

• 3 violation of the Computer Misuse Act

• 4 violation of the Computer Misuse Act!!!!!!

What is gaining unauthorised access to a computer system also known as?

• Hacking
• Spamming
• Phishing
• Logging on

Why was the Computer Misuse Act of 1990 introduced?

• To help protect computer software
• To help protect computer hardware
• To stop the spread of computer viruses
• To stop people from accessing unauthorised information. 

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

• anti-virus software
• a firewall
• anti-malware software
• disk defragger

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

The Computer Misuse Act also makes it illegal to copy software

• True
• False

You can freely use text or images from a website that does not have the copyright word or symbol on it.

• True

• False

Which is NOT a law to ensure accessibility of IT systems?

• Disability Discrimination Acts 1995 and 2005

• Equality Act 2010

• Copyright, Designs & Patents Act