multiple choices questions and answers on the IT Act 2000
Question 1
What is the main objective of the IT Act 2000?
A) To regulate e-commerce transactions
B) To provide legal recognition to electronic documents
C) To establish a framework for cybercrime prevention
D) To promote digital signatures
Answer: B) To provide legal recognition to electronic documents
Question 2
Which section of the IT Act 2000 defines "electronic record"?
A) Section 2(1)(t)
B) Section 2(1)(r)
C) Section 2(1)(s)
D) Section 2(1)(p)
Answer: A) Section 2(1)(t)
Question 3
What is the penalty for unauthorized access to a computer system under the IT Act 2000?
A) Imprisonment up to 3 years or fine up to ₹1 lakh
B) Imprisonment up to 5 years or fine up to ₹5 lakh
C) Imprisonment up to 2 years or fine up to ₹50,000
D) Imprisonment up to 7 years or fine up to ₹10 lakh
Answer: A) Imprisonment up to 3 years or fine up to ₹1 lakh
Question 4
Which section of the IT Act 2000 deals with the appointment of Adjudicating Officers?
A) Section 46
B) Section 47
C) Section 48
D) Section 49
Answer: C) Section 48
Question 5
What is the purpose of a Digital Signature under the IT Act 2000?
A) To authenticate the identity of the sender
B) To encrypt the content of the message
C) To provide a timestamp for the message
D) To verify the integrity of the message
Answer: A) To authenticate the identity of the sender
Question 6
Which section of the IT Act 2000 defines "cyber cafe"?
A) Section 2(1)(g)
B) Section 2(1)(h)
C) Section 2(1)(i)
D) Section 2(1)(j)
Answer: C) Section 2(1)(i)
Question 7
What is the penalty for publishing obscene information in electronic form under the IT Act 2000?
A) Imprisonment up to 3 years or fine up to ₹1 lakh
B) Imprisonment up to 5 years or fine up to ₹5 lakh
C) Imprisonment up to 2 years or fine up to ₹50,000
D) Imprisonment up to 7 years or fine up to ₹10 lakh
Answer: B) Imprisonment up to 5 years or fine up to ₹5 lakh
Question 8
Which section of the IT Act 2000 deals with the protection of critical information infrastructure?
A) Section 70
B) Section 71
C) Section 72
D) Section 73
Answer: A) Section 70
Question 9
What is the purpose of a Certifying Authority under the IT Act 2000?
A) To issue digital certificates
B) To verify the identity of individuals
C) To provide encryption services
D) To authenticate electronic records
Answer: A) To issue digital certificates
Question 10
Which section of the IT Act 2000 defines "electronic signature"?
A) Section 2(1)(p)
B) Section 2(1)(q)
C) Section 2(1)(r)
D) Section 2(1)(s)
Answer: C) Section 2(1)(r)
Question 11
What is the penalty for unauthorized disclosure of personal information under the IT Act 2000?
A) Imprisonment up to 3 years or fine up to ₹1 lakh
B) Imprisonment up to 5 years or fine up to ₹5 lakh
C) Imprisonment up to 2 years or fine up to ₹50,000
D) Imprisonment up to 7 years or fine up to ₹10 lakh
Answer: A) Imprisonment up to 3 years or fine up to ₹1 lakh
Question 12
Which section of the IT Act 2000 deals with the establishment of Cyber Appellate Tribunal?
A) Section 48
B) Section 49
C) Section 50
D) Section 51
Answer: C) Section 50
Question 13
What is the purpose of a Controller of Certifying Authorities under the IT Act 2000?
A) To issue digital certificates
B) To verify the identity of individuals
C) To provide encryption services
D) To regulate Certifying Authorities
Answer:
Question 14
What is the purpose of Section 43 of the IT Act 2000?
A) To define cybercrime
B) To provide penalties for unauthorized access
C) To establish the Cyber Appellate Tribunal
D) To regulate electronic commerce
Answer: B) To provide penalties for unauthorized access
Question 15
Which section of the IT Act 2000 deals with the power to investigate cybercrime?
A) Section 78
B) Section 79
C) Section 80
D) Section 81
Answer: A) Section 78
Question 16
What is the purpose of a Digital Signature Certificate under the IT Act 2000?
A) To authenticate the identity of the sender
B) To encrypt the content of the message
C) To provide a timestamp for the message
D) To verify the integrity of the message
Answer: A) To authenticate the identity of the sender
Question 17
Which section of the IT Act 2000 defines "electronic form"?
A) Section 2(1)(p)
B) Section 2(1)(q)
C) Section 2(1)(r)
D) Section 2(1)(s)
Answer: D) Section 2(1)(s)
Question 18
What is the penalty for publishing false information in electronic form under the IT Act 2000?
A) Imprisonment up to 3 years or fine up to ₹1 lakh
B) Imprisonment up to 5 years or fine up to ₹5 lakh
C) Imprisonment up to 2 years or fine up to ₹50,000
D) Imprisonment up to 7 years or fine up to ₹10 lakh
Answer: A) Imprisonment up to 3 years or fine up to ₹1 lakh
Question 19
Which section of the IT Act 2000 deals with the protection of sensitive personal data?
A) Section 43A
B) Section 44
C) Section 45
D) Section 46
Answer: A) Section 43A
Question 20
What is the purpose of the IT Act 2000 amendment in 2008?
A) To introduce stricter penalties for cybercrime
B) To provide legal recognition to electronic signatures
C) To establish the Cyber Appellate Tribunal
D) To regulate electronic commerce
Answer: A) To introduce stricter penalties for cybercrime
Question 21
Which section of the IT Act 2000 defines "computer resource"?
A) Section 2(1)(k)
B) Section 2(1)(l)
C) Section 2(1)(m)
D) Section 2(1)(n)
Answer: C) Section 2(1)(m)
Question 22
What is the purpose of Section 69 of the IT Act 2000?
A) To provide penalties for unauthorized access
B) To establish the Cyber Appellate Tribunal
C) To regulate electronic commerce
D) To empower the government to intercept electronic communications
Answer: D) To empower the government to intercept electronic communications
Question 23
Which section of the IT Act 2000 deals with the power to block public access to information?
A) Section 69A
B) Section 69B
C) Section 70
D) Section 71
Answer: A) Section 69A
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