Exercise 1
What Year is the Data Protection Act?
1990
1998
1996
1992
With whom should users of personal data register with?
Information Commissioner
Registrar of Data
Data Information Commissioner
Data Protection Registrar
What might retail organisations use the results of a questionnaire for?
To rate your credit risk
To sell on to other companies
To build up a database of potential customers
To send special offers
Which of the following is not one of the principles of the Data Protection Act?
Information must be obtained lawfully
Information can be held indefinitely
Information must be protected against unauthorised access
Information must be accurate and upto date
What is 'Hacking'?
Coughing loudly
Taking a long walk with a horse
Gaining unauthorised access to computer systems
Breaking down a coded password
What type of organisations would have access to an individuals credit rating?
Shops
Financial Institutions
Large companies
Insurance underwriters
What is the name of the act that covers hacking?
Computer Hackers Act
Computer Protection Act
Computer Users Protection Act
Computer Misuse Act
What is the maximum fine for someone found guilty under section 1 of this act?
Unlimited
£2000
£5000
£500
Under section 3 of this act, what is the maximum prison sentence?
5 Years
Unlimited
2 Years
6 Months
Which of the following is a hacker unlikely to do having gained access to a computer system?
Put money into someone else's bank account
Corrupt data
Delete data
Make use of the data
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