L2 ICT U1 E-Reputation & Legislation Quiz

What is e-reputation?

• A person's reputation in educational institutions

• A person's reputation online

• A person's reputation in their workplace

• A person's reputation in printed media

Why has it become increasingly important to manage your e-reputation?

• Because it affects only individual's personal life

• Because it affects only businesses

• Because it affects both individuals and businesses, perhaps even more for businesses

• Because it has no real impact on real life

What legislation is designed to protect your personal information online?

• The Data Protection Act and Computer Misuse Act

• The Online Privacy Act and Cybersecurity Act

• The Internet Safety Act and Digital Information Act

• The Electronic Communications Privacy Act and Computer Fraud Act

According to the text, what can be affected by posting pictures and statements online?

• Your e-reputation

• Your legal standing

• Your financial status

• Your educational records

What is particularly important for a business in terms of their online presence?

• Monitoring their financial investments

• Monitoring their reputation online

• Monitoring their employee's personal accounts

• Monitoring their competitors' sales

What should you always ensure when using social networking sites to protect your e-reputation?

• Share everything with the public

• Ensure correct security/privacy settings are in place

• Post without reviewing content

• Ignore friend requests from unknown people

According to the Data Protection Act, personal data must be used in which of the following ways?

• Arbitrarily and without restrictions

• Fairly and lawfully

• For any purpose that benefits the business

• Without informing the individual concerned

For what purposes should personal data be used according to the Data Protection Act?

• For unlimited, unspecified purposes

• For limited, specifically stated purposes

• For public access and use

• For international sharing without consent

What is the role of the Information Commissioner's Office in relation to the Data Protection Act?

• To provide technical support for data protection issues

• To implement the Data Protection Act and fine those in breach

• To collect data for government organizations

• To assist companies in transferring data outside the UK

Which of the following is NOT one of the specific crimes under the Computer Misuse Act?

• Unauthorized access to computer material

• Unauthorized access with intent to commit further crimes

• Unauthorized modification of computer material

• Unauthorized deletion of computer material