Data Protection Act & Computer Misuse Act

What is the name of the legislation that focuses on IT related crime?

• Data Protection Act
• GDSR
• Computer Misuse Act
• GDPR

What are the principles of the Computer Misuse Act?

• Authorised access,Authorised access with intent, Authorised 
• Unauthorised access with intent and Unauthorised modification
• Unauthorised access and Unauthorised modification
• Unauthorised access, Unauthorised access with intent, Unauthorised modification

What type of things can be classed as computer misuse?

• Looking at personal emails during work time
• Sending a joke on the work email to everyone in the system
• Using another member of staffs PC when they have left it unlocked
• Using a work computer to buy personal items

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

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

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

• True
• False

The Computer Misuse Act also makes it illegal to copy software

• True
• False