BTEC Tech Award DIT - Computer Crimes

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 is NOT an offence under the Computer Misuse Act?

• 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

The Computer Misuse Act also makes it illegal to copy software

• True
• False

Which year was the Computer Misuse Act passed?

• 2000
• 1989
• 1990
• 1988

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

What is malware?

• A type of hardware that hackers use to damage computers

• A type of software that is used to damage computers

• An approach that hackers use to damage computer systems

• A virus

If you commit a crime under Section A of the Computer Misuse Act you receive...?

• Up to 12 Months in prison and/or a fine
• Life imprisonment
• £1000 Fine