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WorksheetsComputer Misuse Act
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is gaining unauthorised access to a computer system also known as?
a)
Hacking
b)
Spamming
c)
Phishing
d)
Logging on
2.
Why was the Computer Misuse Act of 1990 introduced?
a)
To help protect computer software
b)
To help protect computer hardware
c)
To stop the spread of computer viruses
d)
To stop people from accessing unauthorised information.
3.
What is the name of the law that makes hacking illegal?
a)
Data Protection Act
b)
Computer Misuse Act
c)
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act
d)
Hacking Act
4.
Which year was the Computer Misuse Act passed?
a)
2000
b)
1989
c)
1990
d)
1988
5.
Which of the following is NOT an offence under the Computer Misuse Act?
a)
unauthorised access to someone else's files
b)
unauthorised access to someone else's files with intent to commit further criminal offences
c)
copying software and trying to sell it to someone for a profit
d)
writing and distributing a virus
6.
Which of the following could protect against unauthorised access to an ICT system?
a)
anti-virus software
b)
a firewall
c)
anti-malware software
d)
disk defragger
7.
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?
a)
True
b)
False
8.
If you commit a crime under Section A of the Computer Misuse Act you receive...?
a)
Up to 12 Months in prison and/or a fine
b)
Life imprisonment
c)
£1000 Fine
9.
Some companies employ hackers to test out how secure their system is
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Sending or distributing viruses knowingly is against which section of the Computer Misuse Act?
a)
Section 1
b)
Section 2
c)
Section 3
d)
Section 3a
11.
The Computer Misuse Act also makes it illegal to copy software
a)
True
b)
False
12.
If proven guilty of a offence under the Computer Misuse Act they shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding
a)
2 years
b)
12 months
c)
5 years
d)
20 years
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