Computing Legislation A-Level CS

1.Which of the following Act of Parliament states that it is illegal to make any unauthorised access to computer material to modify it?

• A.Computer Misuse Act (1990)

• B.Freedom of Information Act (2000)

• C.Communications Act (2003)

• D.Data Protection Act (1998)

2.Which of the following is NOT a provision of Freedom of Information Act (2000)?

• A.Members of the public can request information about the activities of public bodies.

• B.Public authorities are obliged by this act to publish specific data about what they do.

• C.It is illegal to access a computer with the intent to modify computer material such as distributing viruses.

3.Which of the following Act of Parliament states that it is a crime to use offensive language in social media?

• A.Computer Misuse Act (1990)

• B.Freedom of Information Act (2000)

• C.Communications Act (2003)

• D.Data Protection Act (1998)

4.Data related to which of the following purpose is an exemption to the Data Protection Act?

• A.National security

• B.Domestic purposes

• C.Taxation

• D.All of the above

5.Which of the following is referred to as ‘all rights reserved’?

• A.Copyright, Designs and Patents Act

• B.Creative Commons

• C.Both A and B

6.Your neighbour accesses your WiFi without your permission. Under which act of parliament, could you punish him?

• A.Computer Misuse Act (1990)

• B.Freedom of Information Act (2000)

• C.Communications Act (2003)

• D.Data Protection Act (1998)

7.Why do some audio, video and software come with strict copyrights?

• A.Peer-to-peer distribution of these files affects the income of copyright owners.

• B.It is easier for users to buy copyrighted materials.

• C.It is relatively less expensive for users to buy copyrighted materials.

8.Which legislation allows the public to scrutinise the work of public authorities?

• A.The regulations of investigatory powers act (2000)

• B.Freedom of Information Act (2000)

• C.Communications Act (2003)

• D.Data Protection Act (1998)

9.Which legislation allows public authorities to monitor internet activities of a person in the interest of national security, detecting crimes and safeguarding economic interests of the country?

• A.The regulations of investigatory powers act (2000)

• B.Freedom of Information Act (2000)

• C.Communications Act (2003)

• D.Data Protection Act (1998)

10.Which of the following is not protected by copyrights?

• A.Software applications

• B.Music or video

• C.Algorithms

• D.Books