Computer Misuse Act 1990 Quiz

What is the main purpose of the Computer Misuse Act 1990?

• To encourage the installation of spyware

• To slow down computer processors

• To promote computer hacking

• To protect users against computer misuse

What is the definition of a hacker according to the Act?

• A person who uses computers for legal purposes

• A person who attempts to gain unauthorised access to a computer system with the intention of corrupting or stealing data

• A person who develops computer software

• A person who repairs computer systems

What is the purpose of a computer virus?

• To collect user information without their consent

• To protect the computer from unauthorized access

• To deliberately damage or make a computer system unreliable by slowing down the processor

• To enhance the performance of a computer system

What is spyware?

• A type of computer virus

• A type of computer hardware

• Malicious software secretly installed on a computer which automatically collects user information over a period of time without their content or knowledge

• A legal software used for data analysis

What is considered illegal under the Computer Misuse Act 1990?

• Gaining unauthorised access to change passwords and computer settings

• Modifying software and data stored in a computer system

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What is the consequence of deliberately hacking a computer system according to the Act?

• Legal immunity

• Monetary reward

• Public recognition

• Criminal prosecution

What is the primary function of spyware?

• To prevent unauthorized access to a computer system

• To enhance the security of a computer system

• To improve the speed of a computer processor

• To collect user information without their consent

What is the purpose of the Computer Misuse Act 1990 in relation to passwords and computer settings?

• To prevent users from accessing their accounts

• To encourage users to share their passwords

• To provide additional security measures for computer systems

• To promote the use of weak passwords

What is the definition of a computer virus?

• A computer program which is designed to deliberately damage or make a computer system unreliable by slowing down the processor

• A type of computer hardware

• A type of computer spyware

• A legal software used for data analysis

What is the consequence of installing spyware on a computer system without the user's consent?

• Monetary reward

• Legal consequences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990

• No consequences

• Public recognition