The law which makes it illegal to change data without the owners permission is…
- The Data Protection Act 2018
- The Computer Misuse Act 1990
- Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
- The Freedom of Information Act 2000
Which of the following is a consequence of the spread of misinformation on social media?
- Erosion of trust in reliable information sources
- Increased trust in news sources
- Strengthened community bonds
- Improved critial thinking skills
Which description best matches proprietary software?
- Created by a community
- Customers always pay to use it
- Users may modify the source code
- Cannot be freely distributed
Which description best matches open source software?
- May not be freely copied
- May cost money to use
- Source code is always available
- May be purchased in a shop
What role does infrastructure play in contributing to the global divide?
- It has no impact on digital access
- It ensures equal distribution of computer hardware worldwide
- Advanced infrastructure only benefits developed nations
- Poor infrastructure can limit access to digital resources
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
How can users help combat the spread of misinformation on social media?
- Share information without fact-checking
- Ignore all news and information on social media
- Amplify sensationalised headlines for visibility
- Verify information before sharing and report false content
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
Which of these groups are most likely to be adversely affected by the digital divide?
- High-earners
- People in affluent countries
- People in rural communities
- Politicians
Rules in society, enforced by penalties, are known as…
- Ethics
- Acceptable use
- Laws
- Fair use
