Understanding Key Computer Laws Quiz

Which of the following is a principle of the Data Protection Act?

• Data should be kept indefinitely.

• Data should be processed fairly and lawfully.

• Data should be shared with everyone.

• Data should be stored in any format.

What is considered an offence under the Computer Misuse Act?

• Sharing a public document.

• Accessing someone else's computer without permission.

• Installing software on your own computer.

• Using a computer for educational purposes.

Which right is protected under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act?

• The right to access any data.

• The right to copy any software.

• The right to control the use of one's creative work.

• The right to modify public domain works.

What does a patent protect?

• The appearance of a product.

• The functionality and design of an invention.

• The colour scheme of a brand.

• The text of a book.

Which of the following is a right of a data subject under the Data Protection Act?

• The right to delete any data they choose.

• The right to access personal data held about them.

• The right to change any data they find.

• The right to sell personal data.

What is a potential legal consequence of breaching the Computer Misuse Act?

• A warning letter.

• A fine or imprisonment.

• A community service order.

• A reduction in internet speed.

Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Data Protection Act?

• Data should be accurate and up to date.

• Data should be processed for limited purposes.

• Data should be shared freely without consent.

• Data should be kept secure.

Which of the following actions is a violation of the Computer Misuse Act?

• Creating a backup of your own files.

• Hacking into a government database.

• Installing an antivirus program.

• Writing a computer program.

What does copyright protect?

• The idea behind a product.

• The expression of ideas in a tangible form.

• The physical product itself.

• The method of manufacturing a product.

What is the purpose of a design right?

• To protect the technical function of a product.

• To protect the visual appearance of a product.

• To protect the name of a product.

• To protect the price of a product.