The law which makes it illegal to use a computer to commit offences is…
- The Data Protection Act 2018
- The Computer Misuse Act 1990
- Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
- The Freedom of Information Act 2000
Rules in society, enforced by penalties, are known as…
- Ethics
- Acceptable use
- Laws
- Fair use
What does the term "digital divide" refer to?
- The gap between different programming languages
- The difference in internet speeds across regions
- The disparity in access to digital technologies between different groups
- The separation of hardware and software in computing systems
In the context of social media platforms, what might be a reason for content censorship?
- Encouraging open and diverse discussions
- Preventing the spread of false information and hate speech
- Promoting user engagement
- Promoting anonymous communication
What is meant by "personally identifiable information"?
- Publicly available information
- Data that cannot be linked to a specific individual
- Information that can identify and distinguish an individual
- Data that is only relevant to organisations
Which law is not concerned with computer use?
- The Data Protection Act 2018
- The Computer Misuse Act 1990
- Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
- Consumer Rights Act 2015
Which legal concept protects the exclusive rights of creators over their original works, including software code?
- Fair use
- Copyright
- Public domain
- Creative commons
How can energy consumption in data centres impact the environment?
- It has no impact on the environment
- Data centres have minimal energy needs
- Modern data centers are carbon-zero, reducing greenhouse gasses
- High energy consumption contributes to greenhouse gas emissions
How can censorship be implemented at the network level?
- Through the use of encryption
- By restricting access to specific websites using firewalls
- By enhancing download speeds
- By updating antivirus software
Which of the following is a negative factor of social media?
- Improved communication
- Encourages engagement with others with common interests
- News can be shared quickly
- Reduction of physical engagement between people
