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Legislation

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 32mins

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
13.
What law makes organisations look after your personal data properly?
a)
Data Privacy Act
b)
Data Protection Act
c)
Data Protection Law
d)
Data Privacy Law
14.
Who might store data about you?
a)
Online Retailers
b)
Police
c)
Schools
d)
All of them
15.
What information might ebay store about you?
a)
Criminal convictions
b)
Medical information
c)
Employment history
d)
Contact information
16.
Information which is regarded as _________ is subject to stricter rules
a)
sensitive
b)
important
c)
additional
d)
dangerous
17.
Sensitive data includes...
a)
Name
b)
Age
c)
Criminal record
d)
County
18.
Organisations storing your data must...
a)
Keep it up to date
b)
Keep it for no longer than 5 years after your death
c)
Ask for more data than required
d)
Wait for you to contact them to ensure its accurate
19.
Data must be stored...
a)
On a single CD
b)
On a USB
c)
With a password 6 characters long
d)
Securely
20.
Organisations can't use data for any other purpose without your 
a)
Date of Birth
b)
Photograph
c)
Consent
d)
Fingerprint
21.
You can demand that your data is not used for
a)
A suitable purpose
b)
Intended use
c)
Marketing
22.
If a data controller breaks the law you may be entitled to...
a)
Nothing
b)
A refund
c)
Compensation
23.
When was the Data Protection Act last updated?
a)
1989
b)
1988
c)
1998
d)
2015
24.
How many principles does the Data Protection Act have?
a)
4
b)
8
c)
9
d)
10
25.
It's the law for an organisation to remove you from their database if you tell them to
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
26.
What does the term Data Subject mean?
a)
The person who stored the data
b)
The person who decides how the data will be used
c)
The person who controls the data
d)
The person who's data it is
27.
Information which is being used to prevent crime is covered by the Data Protection Act?
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
28.
Who has responsibilities according to Health and Safety At Work Act?
a)
Employers only
b)
Customers
c)
Employers only
d)
Both employees and employers
29.
What is not an essential part of induction training?
a)
A tour of the building
b)
Finding out about their role 
c)
Being shown how to use machinery safely
d)
Provided a hot lunch 
30.
What should be the minimum temperature of the workplace?
a)
16 degrees celsius 
b)
-1 degrees celsius
c)
25 degrees celsius
d)
33 degrees celsius
31.
Which of the following is not a requirement in regards to toilet facilities?
a)
There must be toilets available
b)
They must be kept clean and well maintained
c)
There must be a toilet attendant working at all times
d)
Hot and cold water, soap and towels must be available 
32.
Who do the "Display Screen Equipment Regulations" cover?
a)
Workers who never use computers
b)
Workers who have a laptop
c)
Workers who complain about using computers too much
d)
Workers who use display screen equipment for more than one hour per day
33.
Display Screen Equipment Regulations state employers must...
a)
Make sure employees have built-in breaks to prevent eye strain 
b)
Take employees off of computers permanently 
34.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) causes...
a)
Workers to repeat their words
b)
Workers to feel dizzy
c)
Workers to feel a numbness in their hands and fingers
d)
Workers to have sore eyes 
35.
Who controls a copyright?
a)
Governor of the state
b)
Creator
c)
Management
36.
If you paint a mural on a classroom wall as an assignment for your art class, who owns the copyright?
a)
The school because it owns the wall.
b)
Your art teacher because she assigned the art project.
c)
Your parents because you are too young to own a copyright.
37.
Which of the following statements are correct? One purpose of copyright is to:
a)
Give creators an incentive to create.
b)
Promote the progress of the arts, culture, and literature.
c)
Enable copyright owners to stop all unauthorized uses of their works.
d)
Enable copyright owners to silence their critics.
38.
True or False: If a Copyright Owner knows that someone is Infringing his copyright, he must take legal action against the infringer or risk losing his copyright.
a)
True
b)
False
39.
Which of the following items can be copyrighted?
a)
Postings in a chatroom
b)
The title of a song
c)
A Photo
40.
What is the name of the legislation that focuses on IT related crime?
a)
Data Protection Act
b)
GDSR
c)
Computer Misuse Act
d)
GDPR
41.
What year did the Computer Misuse Act come into force?
a)
1990
b)
1995
c)
1980
d)
1985
42.
What are the principles of the Computer Misuse Act?
a)
Authorised access,Authorised access with intent, Authorised 
b)
Unauthorised access with intent and Unauthorised modification
c)
Unauthorised access and Unauthorised modification
d)
Unauthorised access, Unauthorised access with intent, Unauthorised modification
43.
What type of things can be classed as computer misuse?
a)
Looking at personal emails during work time
b)
Sending a joke on the work email to everyone in the system
c)
Using another member of staffs PC when they have left it unlocked
d)
Using a work computer to buy personal items
44.
Does the Data Protection act cover paper based records?
a)
Yes
b)
No
45.
How many principles are there under the Data Protection Act?
a)
8
b)
9
c)
7
d)
6
46.

What date does GDPR go live in the UK?

a)

1st June

b)

31st May

c)

25th May

d)

28th May

47.

Whenever you process personal data you must make sure you have a legal basis to collect and handle it. Can you spot the odd one out?

a)

Processing because the law requires it

b)

Processing because it will save time

c)

Processing because the individual has agreed to it

d)

Processing because you need to in order to carry out a contract

48.

A laptop containing customer account details has been stolen, which of the below things do you not need to do?

a)

Notify your manager

b)

Notify the individuals concerned if their rights or freedoms are at risk

c)

Log the breach immediately with the IT help desk

d)

Make sure all staff keep a copy of their passwords

49.

A customer calls in to say she has never owned a vehicle but received an NMR letter, she wants to know how we obtained her details, do you... (more than 1 answer!)

a)

Apologise and reassure her its probably a mistake

b)

Tell her which dealership raised the investigation and advice she calls them

c)

Check if the name and address has come from the DVLA or a dealership before giving further advice

d)

If raised by a dealership, pass her name and number to the dealer who raised the investigation and ask them to look into it and call the customer

e)

If raised by a dealership, call the dealership yourself and offer to call her back with an explanation, with her permission

50.

cap-hpi is what type of company in the eyes of GDPR?

a)

data evaluators

b)

data controllers

c)

data processors

d)

data exchange

51.

When the Data Administrators are leaving their desk, what do they need to ensure they do? (more than 1 answer!)

a)

Lock any documents away in their drawers or cupboard

b)

Put the documents on another team members desk who is still working

c)

Hide any documents away in their drawers or cupboard

d)

Lock their PC screen