Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 180
Q2501:
What is a major concern of data gathering practices?
A. Ensuring software is free to use
B. Protecting the privacy of collected data
C. Limiting access to digital ownership
D. Managing software licenses
Correct Answer:
B
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Q2502:
What aspect of software licensing helps protect against infringement of intellectual property rights?
A. Restrictions on how software can be used
B. Terms of fair use and redistribution
C. Free and open source availability
D. The ability to copy and paste software
Correct Answer:
B
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Q2503:
Fill in the blank: The _______ Act addresses privacy in electronic communications, including email.
A. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
B. COPPA
C. ECPA
D. HIPPA
Correct Answer:
C
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Q2504:
What is the maximum duration of a patent?
A. 10 years
B. 20 years
C. 30 years
D. 50 years
Correct Answer:
B
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Q2505:
Which intellectual property right applies to artistic and musical works?
A. Patent
B. Design right
C. Copyright
D. Trademark
Correct Answer:
C
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Q2506:
Fill in the blank: Copyright lasts for _____ years after the death of the author.
A. 50
B. 70
C. 100
D. 25
Correct Answer:
B
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Q2507:
What does a trademark protect?
A. The shape of a product
B. The invention
C. A distinctive sign or logo
D. The contents of a database
Correct Answer:
C
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Q2508:
Which type of intellectual property is automatically protected without the need for application?
A. Patent
B. Design right
C. Confidential information
D. Copyright
Correct Answer:
D
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Q2509:
Fill in the blank: Database rights apply to databases not protected by ________.
A. Copyright
B. Patent
C. Design right
D. Trademark
Correct Answer:
A
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Q2510:
What is the maximum duration of a registered design right?
A. 10 years
B. 15 years
C. 20 years
D. 25 years
Correct Answer:
D
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Q2511:
What is required for an invention to be protected by a patent?
A. A non-disclosure agreement
B. Public disclosure before filing
C. Describing the invention and paying fees
D. Automatic registration
Correct Answer:
C
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Q2512:
Which intellectual property right is known for protecting unpublished secret information?
A. Design right
B. Confidential information
C. Trademark
D. Database right
Correct Answer:
B
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Q2513:
Fill in the blank: The trademark intellectual property right is ________ once registered.
A. Limited
B. Unlimited
C. 10 years
D. 20 years
Correct Answer:
B
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Q2514:
What is the purpose of intellectual property rights (IPR)?
A. To trade secrets for monetary gain
B. To protect creative output from imitators
C. To ensure immediate publication
D. To manage database access
Correct Answer:
B
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Q2515:
Fill in the blank: The copyright protection for software typically lasts for _______ years after the death of the author.
A. 20
B. 50
C. 70
D. 100
Correct Answer:
C
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Q2516:
What aspect of design does a design right cover?
A. The functional aspect of an article
B. The shape or configuration of an article
C. The name or logo of a product
D. The internal features of an article
Correct Answer:
B
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Q2517:
Which intellectual property right applies specifically to the protection of databases in the EU?
A. Trademark
B. Design right
C. Database right
D. Patent
Correct Answer:
C
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Q2518:
Fill in the blank: Successful management of IPR helps protect creative output from ________.
A. Imitators
B. Excessive publication
C. Unauthorized data access
D. Public disclosure
Correct Answer:
A
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Q2519:
What is the main concern of computer security regarding data access?
A. Availability
B. Integrity
C. Confidentiality
D. Authentication
Correct Answer:
C
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Q2520:
Fill in the blank: Computer security includes protection against harm from network access, data and code ________.
A. Encryption
B. Injection
C. Modification
D. Backup
Correct Answer:
B