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Worksheets04 | Computer Misuse/Freedom of Information (Starter)
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What are the three main types of computer misuse as defined by the Computer Misuse Act 1990?
Unauthorized access to computer material, unauthorized access with intent to commit or facilitate commission of further offenses, and unauthorized acts with intent to impair the operation of a computer
Downloading unauthorized software
Sharing computer passwords with friends
Using computer for personal entertainment
Can you provide an example of unauthorized access under the Computer Misuse Act 1990?
Accessing someone's computer system without their permission
Accessing a personal computer with the owner's permission
Using a computer in a public library
Sharing login credentials with a friend
What is the penalty for unauthorized access under the Computer Misuse Act 1990?
A warning letter
A small fine
Imprisonment for up to 2 years or a fine, or both
Community service
Discuss a case study involving unauthorized access and its consequences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990.
Unauthorized access involves accessing a computer system or data without permission, which is a violation of the Computer Misuse Act 1990.
Unauthorized access is legal and ethical
Unauthorized access is only a minor offense
Unauthorized access does not violate any laws
Provide an example of unauthorized access with intent to impair the operation of a computer.
Sending a friendly email to the computer system
Launching a virus or malware attack on a computer system
Asking for permission before accessing the computer system
Installing antivirus software on the computer system
What is the penalty for unauthorized access with intent to impair the operation of a computer under the Computer Misuse Act 1990?
Verbal warning
Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years, or a fine, or both
Community service
Written warning
What is meant by making, supplying, or obtaining anything with the intention of using it for computer misuse?
It is only an offense if done by a minor
It is legal as long as it is not used for financial gain
It is considered a civil offense
It is considered as an offense under the Computer Misuse Act 1990.
Which of these is a valid reason to decline a Freedom of Information request?
The institution has broken the law and doesn’t want to be found out
The institution thinks it would take too much time to produce a response
The request has been made by a newspaper journalist
The institution has decided not to respond to any Freedom of Information requests
Which of these groups can make a Freedom of Information request?
Journalists
Civil Servants
School Pupils
Anybody
How would you describe a request which was declined due to it being made to be annoying?
Victimless
Vexatious
Bothersome
Nuisance
Why do we have a right to make a Freedom of Information request?
To write news articles
To leak ngovernment secrets
To find out gossip on the government
To find out how our taxes are spent
Which of these WOULD have to respond to a Freedom of Infomation request?
Sainsbury's
Liverpool FC
BBC
British Gas
Which act allows you to request access to information that is stored by public institutions?
Data Protection Act
Computer Misuse Act
Copyright, Design and Patents Act
Freedom of Information Act
