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1 [2 Marks Total]
Computer Misuse Act Levels.
Complete the table for Level 2 offence.
1
Unauthorised access to computer material.
2
3
Unauthorised acts with intent to impair operation.
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Unauthorised access with intent to commit (or facilitate) further offences.

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2 [1 Mark Total]
Which action is illegal under CMA (1990)?
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Guessing a teacher's password to look at their grade book.

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3 [2 Marks Total]
Meaning of 'Unauthorised'.
Explain the term 'unauthorised' in this context. [2]
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No permission/consent (1). From the owner/administrator to access that specific data (1).

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4 [3 Marks Total]
Identify the Offence Level (1, 2, or 3).
(a) Guessing password just to look (no changes). (b) Virus deletes important files. (c) Hacking bank to steal money.
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(a) Level 1 (Access only).

(b) Level 3 (Impairment/Damage).

(c) Level 2 (Intent to commit theft).

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5 [3 Marks Total]
Denial of Service Scenario.
(a) Which legislation makes this illegal? [1] (b) Why is this Level 3 (Impairment)? [2]
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(a) Computer Misuse Act (1990).

(b) Intended to crash/stop server working (1). This "impairs the operation" of the computer (1).

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6 [2 Marks Total]
Internal Breach Scenario.
Programmer has password but looks at salaries without permission.
Why is this an offence? [2]
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Permission was only for addresses, not salaries (1). Accessing data outside scope of permission is "unauthorised" (1).

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7 [5 Marks Total]
Extended Response: Penetration Testing vs Hacking.
Discuss legality based on Authorisation and Intent.
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  • Authorisation: Tester has a contract/permission from owner. Hacker does not. CMA only applies to unauthorised access.
  • Intent: Tester intends to fix security (good). Hacker intends to steal/damage (bad).

Level 3 (4-5 marks): Clear comparison. Correctly identifies "permission" as the key legal difference.

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