The Computer Misuse Act 1990 (OCR A-Level Computer Science): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of the Computer Misuse Act 1990?
What is the main purpose of the Computer Misuse Act 1990?
Combat cybercrime and misuse
How many primary offences does the Computer Misuse Act define?
How many primary offences does the Computer Misuse Act define?
Three
What is a Section 1 offence under the CMA?
What is a Section 1 offence under the CMA?
Unauthorised access to data
What is the maximum penalty for a Section 1 offence?
What is the maximum penalty for a Section 1 offence?
Up to 2 years imprisonment
What defines a Section 2 offence?
What defines a Section 2 offence?
Access with intent to commit crime
What is the maximum imprisonment for Section 2 offences?
What is the maximum imprisonment for Section 2 offences?
5 years
What does Section 3 cover?
What does Section 3 cover?
Unauthorised modification of data
What is included under Section 3 offences?
What is included under Section 3 offences?
Spreading viruses and ransomware
What is the maximum penalty for Section 3 offences?
What is the maximum penalty for Section 3 offences?
10 years imprisonment
What does Section 3A address?
What does Section 3A address?
Making tools for misuse
What is the penalty for Section 3A offences?
What is the penalty for Section 3A offences?
Up to 2 years imprisonment
Guessing a friend's password to access their social media is which offence?
Guessing a friend's password to access their social media is which offence?
Section 1
Distributing a virus to delete files is which type of offence?
Distributing a virus to delete files is which type of offence?
Section 3
Hacking a bank to transfer funds is which offence?
Hacking a bank to transfer funds is which offence?
Section 2