Translate

IP Exam Daily Spark: Day 20 Information & Technology Act, 2000

 IP Exam Daily Spark: Day 20
Objective Questions for Inspector Posts Departmental Exam
Information & Technology Act, 2000

81. What is the punishment for a person who, without the permission of the owner or any other person who is in charge of a computer, "causes a computer virus or other computer contaminant to be introduced"? 
a. Imprisonment up to two years and a fine. b. Imprisonment up to three years and a fine. c. He shall be liable to pay damages by way of compensation to the person so affected. d. He shall be liable to pay damages by way of compensation not exceeding one crore rupees.

82. Who is the "adjudicating officer" empowered to adjudicate contraventions under the Act?
 a. Any officer of the Central Government. b. Any officer not below the rank of Director in the Department of Information Technology. c. An officer of the Central Government not below the rank of a Director. d. A person appointed by the Chief Justice of a High Court.

83. The term "addressee" refers to a person who is intended by the originator to receive the electronic record. 
a. True b. False

84. The Controller of Certifying Authorities can suspend a Digital Signature Certificate under which conditions? 
a. On the request of the subscriber. b. If the subscriber has not paid the fees. c. If the Controller is of the opinion that the certificate should not have been issued. d. Both A and C.

85. Which of the following is defined as "a representation of information, knowledge, facts, concepts or instructions" that are being processed in a computer system?
 a. Data. b. Electronic record. c. Computer resource. d. Electronic signature.

86. A "cyber security incident" under the Act means any real or suspected adverse event in relation to cyber security that:
 a. Violates an explicit or implied security policy. b. Threatens a computer resource. c. Both A and B. d. Causes a denial of service.

87. What is the penalty for a person who fails to furnish any document, return, or report to the Controller or the Certifying Authority as required by the Act? 
a. A penalty not exceeding fifty thousand rupees for each such failure. b. A penalty not exceeding one lakh rupees for each such failure. c. A penalty not exceeding one lakh and fifty thousand rupees for each such failure. d. Imprisonment up to one year or a fine up to one lakh rupees.

88. The Appellate Tribunal shall consist of a Chairperson and a maximum of how many members? 
a. Not more than two members. b. Not more than four members. c. Not more than five members. d. Not more than ten members.

89. What is the punishment for "Cheating by personation by using computer resource"?
 a. Imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with a fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both. b. Imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with a fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both. c. Imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years, or with a fine which may extend to three lakh rupees, or with both. d. Imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with a fine which may extend to five lakh rupees, or with both.

90. The term "computer network" is defined in the Act as the interconnection of one or more computers or computer systems or communication devices through what?
 a. Only a terrestrial line or a wireless connection. b. Satellite, microwave, terrestrial line, wire, or wireless. c. Only local area networks (LANs). d. The internet exclusively.

91. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Controller of Certifying Authorities as listed in the Act?
 a. Certifying public keys of the Certifying Authorities. b. Specifying the form and content of an electronic signature certificate. c. Resolving any conflict of interests between the Certifying Authorities and the subscribers. d. Conducting criminal investigations on cyber terrorism.

92. As per Section 75, the IT Act, 2000, applies to any offence or contravention committed outside of India by any person, provided what condition is met
?
 a. The person is an Indian citizen. b. The person is a foreign national. c. The person is an Indian citizen, and the act involves a computer, computer system, or computer network located in India. d. The Act applies to any offence or contravention thereunder committed outside India by any person.

93. A subscriber is deemed to have accepted the Digital Signature Certificate if they:
 
a. Pay the Certifying Authority's fees. b. Publish or authorise the publication of the certificate to one or more persons. c. Use a private key corresponding to the public key listed in the certificate. d. All of the above.

94. What is the penalty for failure to furnish information, return, or document to the Controller or Certifying Authority?
 a. Up to five thousand rupees for every day during which such failure continues. b. Up to ten thousand rupees for every day during which such failure continues. c. Up to fifty thousand rupees for each such failure. d. Up to one lakh and fifty thousand rupees for each such failure.

95. Who is empowered to appoint an adjudicating officer for the purpose of adjudging contraventions under the Act? 
a. The High Court. b. The Central Government. c. The Controller of Certifying Authorities. d. The Appellate Tribunal.

96. What is the punishment for publishing or transmitting material depicting children in sexually explicit acts in electronic form? 
a. Imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to five years and with a fine. b. Imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to seven years and with a fine. c. Imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to seven years and with a fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees. d. Imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to ten years and with a fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees.

97. What is the penalty for "Breach of confidentiality and privacy" under the IT Act, 2000?
 a. Imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with a fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both. b. Imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with a fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both. c. Imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with a fine which may extend to five lakh rupees, or with both. d. Imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with a fine which may extend to two lakh rupees, or with both.

98. Which section deals with the punishment for publishing or transmitting material containing a sexually explicit act in electronic form?
 a. Section 67. b. Section 67A. c. Section 67B. d. Section 66A.

99. An intermediary shall not be liable for any third-party information, data, or communication link made available or hosted by them, subject to certain conditions. This is provided for in which section?
a. Section 69. b. Section 77. c. Section 79. d. Section 81.

100. The IT Act, 2000, has overriding effect over all other laws. This is mentioned in which section?
 a. Section 81. b. Section 82. c. Section 83. d. Section 85.

Answer keys
81: c. He shall be liable to pay damages by way of compensation to the person so affected.
82: c. An officer of the Central Government not below the rank of a Director.
83: a. True
84: d. Both A and C.
85: a. Data.
86: c. Both A and B.
87: c. A penalty not exceeding one lakh and fifty thousand rupees for each such failure.
88: b. Not more than four members.
89: b. Imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with a fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both.
90: b. Satellite, microwave, terrestrial line, wire, or wireless.
91: d. Conducting criminal investigations on cyber terrorism.
92: d. The Act applies to any offence or contravention thereunder committed outside India by any person.
93: b. Publish or authorise the publication of the certificate to one or more persons.
94: c. Up to fifty thousand rupees for each such failure.
95: b. The Central Government.
96: d. Imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to ten years and with a fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees.
97: b. Imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with a fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both.
98: b. Section 67A.
99: c. Section 79.
100: a. Section 81.

Post a Comment

Previous Post Next Post