Introduction to Cyber Society MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Cyber Society MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 9
Q161:
What legal issue arises from cybersquatting?
A. Infringement of intellectual property
B. Misuse of domain names for reselling
C. Violation of copyright law
D. Breach of data protection laws
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q162:
Which act provides protection to electronic data processing?
A. Pakistan Data Protection Act 2005
B. Consumer Protection Act 2000
C. Intellectual Property Ordinance 2005
D. Digital Privacy Act 2023
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 9
Q163:
What is the purpose of a patent?
A. To register trademarks
B. To exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention
C. To protect data privacy
D. To govern copyright laws
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q164:
How long does a patent typically last?
A. Indefinitely
B. 20 years
C. 10 years
D. 50 years
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q165:
An example of virtual property includes a _______.
A. physical book
B. email address
C. car license
D. physical real estate
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q166:
Rivalrousness in cyberspace allows a user to _______ other users from using owned code.
A. permit
B. exclude
C. collaborate
D. access
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q167:
Data that persists even when a device is turned off is said to be _______.
A. temporary
B. ephemeral
C. persistent
D. unstable
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 9
Q168:
A trademark in the cyber world is similar to a _______ in the physical world.
A. patent
B. copyright
C. URL
D. symbol
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 9
Q169:
The Pakistan Data Protection Act 2005 is designed to protect _______ in electronic data processing.
A. intellectual property
B. consumer rights
C. data privacy
D. physical assets
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 10
Q170:
What does Symantec Corporation define cybercrime as?
A. Any crime committed using a computer
B. Any crime involving physical theft
C. Any crime involving personal data
D. Any crime involving network hardware
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 10
Q171:
Which strategy addresses international cyber threats and crime?
A. National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace
B. Strategy to Combat Transnational Organized Crime
C. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace
D. International Strategy for Cyberspace
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 10
Q172:
What is one responsibility of the Cybercrime Reporting & Investigation Centre?
A. To handle physical crime cases
B. To prevent growing cyber crimes
C. To provide financial audits
D. To manage government departments
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 10
Q173:
Under the Cybercrime Bill 2015 Act, an investigating officer can _______.
A. Only inspect physical systems
B. Access and inspect specified information systems
C. Ignore encryption and decryption requirements
D. Restrict access to data only to authorized personnel
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 10
Q174:
What is the minimum period for retaining traffic data under the Pakistan Electronic Crime Act 2015?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 120 days
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 10
Q175:
What can a court order based on an application by an investigating officer under the Pakistan Electronic Crime Act 2015?
A. Immediate arrest of the suspect
B. Disclosure of specified data
C. Removal of all data from information systems
D. Seizure of physical devices
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 10
Q176:
Which of the following is a requirement for service providers under the Pakistan Electronic Crime Act 2015?
A. Retain traffic data for a minimum of 30 days
B. Ensure data is encrypted
C. Provide data to special investigating agencies upon request
D. Limit data retention to one month
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 10
Q177:
What is the purpose of continuous monitoring programs in cybersecurity?
A. To replace traditional security audits
B. To conduct physical security checks
C. To provide visibility into current threats
D. To comply with historical data requirements
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 10
Q178:
An investigating officer's power to obtain decryption information is part of the _______.
A. Cybercrime Bill 2015 Act
B. Data Protection Act
C. Consumer Protection Act
D. Intellectual Property Ordinance
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 10
Q179:
What is the role of the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT)?
A. To handle physical security incidents
B. To provide technical support for government organizations
C. To conduct financial audits
D. To manage non-cyber emergencies
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 10
Q180:
Cybercrime is defined by Symantec Corporation as a crime committed using a _______.
A. network
B. computer or hardware device
C. physical device
D. manual system
Correct Answer:
B