MCQs on Information Technology Act 2000

Segment 5: MCQs on the Information Technology Act, 2000

81. What is the role of Section 6A in the IT Act?
a) Promoting cyber security
b) Enabling delivery of services through electronic means
c) Penalizing data theft
d) Blocking public access to critical systems

82. Which section provides the legal framework for electronic records to be admissible in court?
a) Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act
b) Section 10A of the IT Act
c) Section 2(1)(t) of the IT Act
d) Section 6 of the IT Act

83. Which section specifies the functions of the Certifying Authorities?
a) Section 18
b) Section 20
c) Section 25
d) Section 17

84. What is the objective of Section 69A?
a) Protecting sensitive personal data
b) Blocking public access to certain online information
c) Promoting data security among corporations
d) Regulating digital contracts

85. Which provision addresses penalties for failure to protect critical infrastructure?
a) Section 70B
b) Section 70
c) Section 66F
d) Section 43

86. Under which section are “key pair” terms defined?
a) Section 2(1)(r)
b) Section 2(1)(zq)
c) Section 2(1)(zb)
d) Section 2(1)(t)

87. Which section relates to penalties for transmitting obscene material in electronic form?
a) Section 67
b) Section 66A
c) Section 66C
d) Section 67B

88. What is the maximum fine for failure to maintain reasonable security practices under Section 43A?
a) ₹5 lakh
b) ₹1 crore
c) ₹10 lakh
d) ₹2 crore

89. What does Section 66B penalize?
a) Identity theft
b) Receiving stolen computer resources
c) Publishing obscene material
d) Unauthorized access to protected systems

90. Which section specifies the procedure for filing an appeal against the decision of the Controller?
a) Section 57
b) Section 58
c) Section 50
d) Section 45

91. Which section deals with penalties for publishing electronic records that are false or misleading?
a) Section 66D
b) Section 71
c) Section 43
d) Section 72A

92. Which section mandates the retention of information by intermediaries for a specific period?
a) Section 67C
b) Section 72A
c) Section 43A
d) Section 79

93. Which section empowers the government to monitor encrypted information?
a) Section 69
b) Section 67A
c) Section 79A
d) Section 80

94. Under which section can damages be claimed for unauthorized access to computer systems?
a) Section 43
b) Section 66C
c) Section 72
d) Section 67B

95. Which section defines “Cyber Appellate Tribunal”?
a) Section 48
b) Section 50
c) Section 46
d) Section 44

96. What is the punishment for dishonestly using another person’s password under Section 66C?
a) Imprisonment up to 3 years and a fine of ₹1 lakh
b) Imprisonment up to 5 years and a fine of ₹5 lakh
c) Imprisonment up to 2 years and a fine of ₹50,000
d) No specific punishment

97. Which section of the IT Act prescribes punishment for sending offensive messages electronically?
a) Section 66A
b) Section 66F
c) Section 67A
d) Section 72A

98. Which section addresses the responsibilities of network service providers?
a) Section 79
b) Section 43
c) Section 66D
d) Section 72

99. Which provision regulates the use of electronic records for filing with government offices?
a) Section 6
b) Section 10A
c) Section 4
d) Section 8

100. Which section imposes penalties for attempting to commit a cyber offense?
a) Section 66
b) Section 66A
c) Section 66F
d) Section 66E