Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q1231: The CFAA was amended by which act in 1996?
- A: The Economic Espionage Act
- B: The Electronic Communications Privacy Act
- C: The Anti-Terrorism Act
- D: The Digital Millennium Copyright Act
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A
Q1232: What kind of activities does the CFAA criminalize?
- A: Hacking
- B: Legitimate software usage
- C: Government surveillance
- D: Web development
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A
Q1233: Which of the following is NOT covered under the CFAA?
- A: Cyber espionage
- B: Malware distribution
- C: Unauthorized access
- D: Lawful software development
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D
Q1234: The CFAA is enforced by which government agency?
- A: FBI
- B: CIA
- C: NSA
- D: Department of Homeland Security
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A
Q1235: What does the term "exceeding authorized access" mean under the CFAA?
- A: Using a computer for entertainment
- B: Accessing information you are not authorized to view
- C: Writing a program
- D: Downloading updates
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B
Q1236: Which section of the CFAA deals with "fraud and related activity in connection with computers"?
- A: Section 1029
- B: Section 1030
- C: Section 101
- D: Section 1040
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B
Q1237: Which of the following is a possible defense against a CFAA violation claim?
- A: Lack of intent
- B: Licensed software
- C: Proper authorization
- D: Compliance with federal laws
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C
Q1238: What is a major criticism of the CFAA?
- A: It is too lenient on offenders
- B: It criminalizes a wide range of behavior
- C: It only protects government systems
- D: It is outdated
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B
Q1239: The CFAA is primarily focused on which type of crime?
- A: Physical theft
- B: Financial fraud
- C: Cybercrime
- D: Intellectual property theft
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C
Q1240: How many times has the CFAA been amended?
- A: 2
- B: 5
- C: 7
- D: 10
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B