Computer Misuse Act (CMA) Quiz

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What is the maximum penalty for unauthorised access to a computer in order to commit or facilitate another offence?

  • 14-year prison sentence, or life imprisonment if national security is affected
  • Ten-year prison sentence and unlimited fine (correct)
  • Two-year prison sentence and a £5000 fine
  • Two-year prison sentence (unless another section has also been breached)

What is the penalty for making or supplying tools that can be used in computer misuse offences?

  • Two-year prison sentence (unless another section has also been breached) (correct)
  • 14-year prison sentence, or life imprisonment if national security is affected
  • Ten-year prison sentence and unlimited fine
  • Two-year prison sentence and a £5000 fine

What is the penalty for unauthorised acts causing, or creating a risk of, serious damage to a computer system?

  • Ten-year prison sentence and unlimited fine
  • Two-year prison sentence and a £5000 fine
  • Two-year prison sentence (unless another section has also been breached)
  • 14-year prison sentence, or life imprisonment if national security is affected (correct)

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