WorksheetsChapter 9 - Ethical, Legal and Environmental impacts
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
The legislation (law) that states the rights of customers when shopping online is called _______________________
Customer Consumer Rights
Customer Contracts Regulations
Data Protection Act
Consumer Contracts Regulations
With regard to the Consumer Contracts Regulations, tick all that are true from the list
Customers have the right to cancel an order for physical products (up to 14 days from the date received)
Online Traders must provide customers with full descriptions of products
Customers who purchase downloaded products containing digital content are allowed to cancel their order
A company does not have to provide details on hardware and software compatibility for digital products
What is the name of the legislation that aims to protect personal data, held by different organisations?
Computer Misuse Act
Data Protection Regulations Act
Data Protection Act
Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act
How many principles does the Data Protection Act have?
8
6
10
4
An individual who is the subject of personal data is known as the?
(a)
Tick the following that are actual principles in the Data Protection Act
Personal data should be accurate and up-to-date
Personal data should be encrypted
Personal data should be held safely and securely
Personal data is allowed to be shared freely with the USA
Personal data should not be kept for longer than necessary
The title given to a government regulator who is responsible for the protection of personal data. This personal also enforces the Data Protection Act.
Data Protection Officer
Data Protection Commissioner
Information Officer
Information Commissioner
Data Controller
The _______ ____________ is the person within an organisation who is responsible for controlling the way in which personal data is processed.
(a)
The legislation that aims to protect the property rights of individuals and organisations that create and produce material based on original ideas is called the?
Copyright Protection Act
Intellectual Property Regulations Act
Data Protection Act
Copyright, Design and Patents Act
What is the name of the document that provides legally binding guidance for the use and distribution of software?
(a)
The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act states that it is (a) to copy (or download) and distribute software without permission.
The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act requires organisations to have policies (rules) ensuring employees are aware of the terms of the Act and the consequences of being in breach of it. True or False?
True
False
Software producers can subscribe to organisations such as FACT to protect against illegal use of their software. What does FACT stand for?
Focus Against Copying Thefts
Federation Against Copyright Thieves
Federation Against Copyright Theft
This act of legislation is designed to protect users against computer misuse, including unauthorized access to computer systems.
Computer Mismanagement Act
Computer Misuse Act
Anti-Hacking Regulations
Computer Anti-Virus Act
This malware is hidden on a computer and collects the user's information using their internet connections without their knowledge...
(a)
The Computer Misuse Act states that people involved in digital crimes are known as?
(a)
Apart from hacking, what else is made illegal in the Computer Misuse Act?
Not encrypting data
Not making backups
Planting viruses and other malware
Unauthorized modification of software and data stored on a system
What is the ethical impact on technology in society that is described here - 'Users illegally download copyright materials from the internet'?
Phishing
Software Piracy
Plagiarism
Hack
What is the ethical impact on technology in society that is described here - 'Pupils copy and paste materials for coursework assignments and sign it off as their own work'?
Hacking
Software Piracy
Plagiarism
In social networking, criminals can create an account with the intention of stealing someone's identity to commit a crime. True or False?
True
False
GPS provides real-time information such as the exact location of an individual. What does GPS stand for?
Geographic Positioning System
Global Protocol Security
Global Positioning System
