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Legislation in Computer Science Quiz

Authored by Alice Clements

Computers

11th Grade

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Legislation in Computer Science Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the Data Protection Act (DPA)?

To prevent unauthorized access to computer systems

To regulate software licensing

To protect intellectual property

To protect personal data from being misused

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an exemption under the Data Protection Act?

Law enforcement

Domestic purposes

Commercial marketing

Intelligence services processing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a primary offence under the Computer Misuse Act?

Performing an original work in public

Unauthorized access to computer materials

Copying an original work

Providing means to make copies of the original work

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Copyright Designs & Patents Act protect?

Network security

Computer systems

Personal data

Intellectual property

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a feature of open source software?

Costs money

Access to source code to edit/change

Limited expansion

Produced by 'professional' companies

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a disadvantage of proprietary software?

Generally free customer support

Cost can be significant

Allows collaboration with other people

Usually free

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which principle of the Data Protection Act requires data to be kept accurate and up to date?

Personal data must be fairly and lawfully processed

Personal data must be collected for specified and lawful purposes

Personal data must be kept accurate and up to date

Personal data must be processed in line with people's rights

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