This study set covers Computer Science through 15 practice questions. Explores ethical and legal aspects of cybersecurity, including ethical frameworks, challenges for security professionals, and relevant laws. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 What is the primary function of a law?

A To regulate behavior through enforced rules
B To define moral principles
C To promote ethical discussions
D To ensure fairness

2 According to consequentialism, is lying always wrong?

A Yes, lying is always wrong.
B No, lying can be right if the outcome is good.
C Only if intention is good.
D Only if everyone agrees.

3 Which of the following is NOT a way to potentially regulate the internet?

A Law
B Social Norm
C Market forces
D Political pressure

4 What does utilitarianism aim to achieve?

A Maximum good for the maximum number
B Pleasure over pain
C Universal moral principles
D Individual freedom

5 What is a key principle of Kantian ethics?

A Achieving the greatest happiness
B Acting according to universalizable maxims
C Maximizing personal gain
D Avoiding all consequences

6 Which of the following is a principle in the ACS Code of Ethics?

A Secrecy
B The primacy of public interest
C Aggressiveness
D Profit maximization

7 What is one of the ethical issues in cybersecurity?

A Harms to property
B Harms to privacy
C Cyber security resource allocation
D All of the above

8 What is the goal of ethical hacking?

A To gain unauthorized access
B To uncover and fix security vulnerabilities
C To steal data
D To disrupt systems

9 What is the principle of Non-Maleficence?

A Kindness
B No harm
C Justice
D Autonomy

10 What needs to be balanced according to the human rights approach in cybersecurity?

A Privacy, data protection, non-discrimination, due process and free speech
B Profit and loss
C Security and speed
D Innovation and regulation

11 What is Reasoning by Analogy?

A Finding a new situation similar to the old
B Finding a familiar situation comparable to a new situation
C Ignoring ethical dilemmas
D Creating new laws

12 What is a key challenge for security professionals related to data?

A Finding cheap storage
B Weakening encryption practices
C Care in contracting with third parties
D Ignoring user privacy

13 What is the purpose of the Australian Privacy Principles (APP)?

A Regulating spam emails
B Regulating unlawful hacking
C Regulating the collection and use of personal information
D Regulating telecommunications

14 What does the Cybercrime Act 2001 regulate?

A Commercial emails
B Unlawful hacking, computer fraud, data theft
C Interception of communication
D Privacy

15 What is the Budapest Convention?

A International treaty for cybercrime
B A set of ethical guidelines
C A national law in Australia
D A framework for data protection

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