BTEC DIT Legislation Quiz

Why is it important that laws needed updating after the introduction of computers?

• To address new types of crimes

• Because old laws were too strict

• To reduce the number of laws

• To increase government control

What is another term used for laws according?

• Regulations

• Legislation

• Guidelines

• Policies

What is the purpose of the Copyright, Design and Patents Act?

• To improve technology efficiency

• To protect intellectual property and stop people from benefiting of other peoples ideas or work.

• To restrict the use of technology

• To enhance communication

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the main laws related to the use of technology in the image?

• Copyright Act

• Data Protection Act/GDPR

• Computer Misuse Act

• Internet Usage Act

What does the Copyright, Design & Patents Act make illegal?

• Copying and sharing other people's work without acknowledgement and permission

• Sharing your own work online

• Using copyrighted material for educational purposes

• Discussing other people's ideas in a public forum

What can owners of some intellectual property do to allow others to use, share, and edit their work without breaching copyright law?

• They can sell the rights to their work

• They can make their work available under the Creative Commons Licence

• They can register their work under the Copyright, Design & Patents Act

• They can keep their work private and not publish it online

Which of the following is not covered by the Copyright, Design & Patents Act?

• Digital content

• Written work

• People's ideas

• Physical objects not related to media or intellectual property

What does the Creative Commons Licence allow the owner of intellectual property to do?

• Prevent any use of their work

• Choose exactly how people can use their work

• Give up all rights to their work

• Transfer copyright to the public domain

What is the purpose of the Freedom of Information Act?

• To allow the public to view data held by private companies

• To prevent the public from accessing government data

• To allow the public to view data held by public organisations funded by taxpayers

• To protect the personal information of individuals from the public

Which organisations are normally included under the Freedom of Information Act for transparency?

• Private corporations and international businesses

• Schools, NHS, police, and the government

• Non-profit organisations and charities

• Sports clubs and entertainment venues