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. 

What is the name of the law that makes hacking illegal?

• Data Protection Act
• Computer Misuse Act
• Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
• Hacking Act

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
• 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

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

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

• Section 1
• Section 2
• Section 3
• Section 3a