Legal Issues in Computer Science Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the Data Protection Principles under the Data Protection Act 2018?

• Data must be processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

• Data must be kept for longer than necessary.

• Data must be accurate and kept up to date.

• Data must be processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security.

What does the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 protect in terms of software?

• The physical hardware of a computer.

• The ideas behind the software.

• The source code and object code of the software.

• The user's personal data.

Which of the following actions is considered an offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990?

• Accessing a computer system with permission.

• Modifying computer material without authorisation.

• Sharing a computer with a friend.

• Installing software updates.

Which principle of the Data Protection Act requires that personal data should be collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes?

• Purpose limitation.

• Data minimisation.

• Accuracy.

• Integrity and confidentiality.

What is the main purpose of the Computer Misuse Act 1990?

• To regulate the use of personal data.

• To protect intellectual property rights.

• To prevent unauthorised access to computer systems.

• To ensure the safety of physical computer hardware.

Which of the following is a key aspect of privacy in data security?

• Ensuring data is always available.

• Protecting data from unauthorised access.

• Making data publicly accessible.

• Sharing data with third parties without consent.

Under the Data Protection Act, what is meant by 'data minimisation'?

• Collecting as much data as possible.

• Collecting only the data that is necessary.

• Storing data indefinitely.

• Sharing data with everyone.

Which of the following is NOT protected by copyright law?

• Software code.

• The idea behind a software program.

• Music and films.

• Literary works.

What is a common consequence of breaching the Computer Misuse Act?

• Receiving a warning letter.

• Being fined or imprisoned.

• Getting a promotion at work.

• Receiving a certificate of achievement.

Which of the following is a requirement for data security under the Data Protection Act?

• Data must be shared with everyone.

• Data must be encrypted and access controlled.

• Data must be deleted immediately after collection.

• Data must be stored in plain text.