Lesson 1.6.1

1.6.1 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impact Quiz: OCR Computer Science, Unit 6

20 questions

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Lesson 1.6.1, Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impact: 20 multiple choice questions for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277), Unit 6: Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts of digital technology, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What does the Data Protection Act 2018 mainly regulate?

    • Network security
    • Personal data handling
    • Hardware recycling
    • Software copyright
  2. Which act makes unauthorised access to computer material an offence?

    • Copyright Act 1988
    • Communications Act 2003
    • Data Protection Act 2018
    • Computer Misuse Act 1990
  3. Which UK legislation protects original digital creative works?

    • Computer Misuse Act
    • Data Protection Act
    • Freedom of Information Act
    • Copyright Act 1988
  4. What is software whose source code is freely available to modify called?

    • Shareware
    • Proprietary
    • Freeware
    • Open-source
  5. What type of software restricts access to its source code?

    • Public domain
    • Freeware
    • Proprietary
    • Open-source
  6. What type of issue is companies collecting personal data without consent?

    • Privacy issue
    • Cultural issue
    • Hardware issue
    • Environmental issue
  7. What environmental impact is caused by discarded electronic devices?

    • Data breach
    • Code theft
    • Digital divide
    • Electronic waste
  8. What term describes the gap between those with and without technology access?

    • Data gap
    • Digital divide
    • Network divide
    • Bandwidth split
  9. Which law governs companies storing customer personal data securely?

    • Copyright Act
    • Regulation of Investigatory Powers
    • Data Protection Act
    • Computer Misuse Act
  10. Which Act covers unauthorised access to a school database?

    • Data Protection Act
    • Copyright Act
    • Consumer Rights Act
    • Computer Misuse Act
  11. Which law is broken when copying a song from a website without permission?

    • Copyright Act
    • Computer Misuse Act
    • Communications Act
    • Data Protection Act
  12. Which software licence grants users the right to view and alter source code?

    • Proprietary
    • Commercial
    • Open-source
    • Retail
  13. Which software licence keeps source code hidden from the purchaser?

    • Public domain
    • Community
    • Proprietary
    • Open-source
  14. What issue is raised when a social network tracks user browsing habits?

    • Hardware fault
    • Privacy issue
    • Environmental issue
    • Copyright breach
  15. What type of impact increases when users discard old phones annually?

    • Legal impact
    • Environmental impact
    • Ethical impact
    • Cultural impact
  16. What issue is caused when older people struggle to use technology?

    • Digital divide
    • Network latency
    • Hardware fault
    • Software bug
  17. What is a key benefit of using proprietary software for critical systems?

    • Free source code
    • Unlimited redistribution
    • Community updates
    • Dedicated supplier support
  18. Which Act specifically governs the lawful handling of personal data?

    • Data Protection Act
    • Communications Act
    • Design Rights Act
    • Computer Misuse Act
  19. What main benefit do recycling old phones and extracting raw materials provide?

    • Reduced e-waste
    • Lower processing power
    • Faster network speeds
    • Increased screen resolution
  20. What must be checked before modifying and selling open-source code?

    • Source code
    • Processor speed
    • Compile time
    • Licence terms

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