Question

State whether the following statements are true or false :

1. Hacking a computer is always illegal and punishable by law.

2. A lincense allows a user to use copyrighted material.

3. Software can only be licensed for a specific period of time.

4. A firewall is a virtual ‘wall’ that protects data on computers and computer networks.

5. Cyber law oversees only crimes that are committed by computers.

6. Crackers use physical tools to break into a computer and steal data.

Answer 1

1. Hacking a computer is always illegal and punishable by law : True

2. A lincense allows a user to use copyrighted material : True

3. Software can only be licensed for a specific period of time : False

4. A firewall is a virtual ‘wall’ that protects data on computers and computer networks : True

5. Cyber law oversees only crimes that are committed by computers : False

6. Crackers use physical tools to break into a computer and steal data : False