Question 1

What is the main purpose of environmental laws?

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To protect natural resources and ensure a healthy environment

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To restrict personal freedoms

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To allow industries to pollute without limitations

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To promote economic growth at any cost

Question 2

Which of the following is an ethical consideration when discussing climate change?

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Responsibility to future generations

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Ignoring scientific research

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Promoting fossil fuel use

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Maximizing immediate profits

Question 3

What is one legal consequence of illegal dumping of waste?

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Fines and penalties

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Increased property value

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Tax deductions

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Public recognition

Question 4

What is the primary goal of recycling programs?

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To reduce waste and conserve resources

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To promote the use of plastic products

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To increase landfill size

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To increase production of toxic chemicals

Question 5

What ethical issue is raised by the use of endangered species in cosmetics testing?

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Harm to biodiversity and animal rights

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Increased product sales

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Improvement of human health

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Promotion of beauty standards

Question 6

Why is it important to have regulations on carbon emissions?

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To mitigate climate change and protect air quality

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To limit technological advancements

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To promote unlimited resource use

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To increase industrial profits

Question 7

What is a common moral issue associated with deforestation?

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Loss of habitats for wildlife

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Increased agricultural production

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Lowering of timber prices

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Boosting urban development

Question 8

What ethical dilemma arises from the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture?

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Potential impact on biodiversity and ecosystem health

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Reduced labor costs for farmers

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Guaranteed higher crop yields

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Immediate profit for agricultural companies

Question 9

Which of the following is an illegal activity regarding hazardous waste?

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Dumping waste in unregulated areas

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Recycling waste materials

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Transporting waste according to regulations

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Storing waste in certified facilities

Question 10

What is the significance of environmental impact assessments (EIAs)?

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To evaluate potential environmental effects of projects

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To increase project costs

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To promote unregulated development

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To speed up construction processes

Question 11

What is the main purpose of the Data Protection Act?

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To protect personal data and privacy of individuals

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To encourage data storage

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To regulate internet access

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To promote social media

Question 12

Which of the following scenarios would be a violation of the Data Protection Act?

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An employee shares personal information about a customer with a friend without permission

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A shop selling products

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A company updating its privacy policy

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An employee logging into their work computer

Question 13

Which action would likely violate the Computer Misuse Act?

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Hacking into a school computer system to change grades

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Watching educational videos online

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Helping a friend with their homework

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Using a school computer for homework

Question 14

What scenario could be a breach of the Data Protection Act?

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A company sells customer email addresses without consent.

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A company updates its customer database

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A customer receives an email confirmation of their order

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A customer requests their own data

Question 15

Which of the following actions is a violation of the Computer Misuse Act?

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Installing malware on a friend's computer without their knowledge

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Updating software on your computer

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Playing a video game online

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Creating a document for school

Question 16

Which scenario demonstrates a violation of the Data Protection Act?

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A company loses a laptop containing personal data without encryption

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A company updates its security software

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A company implements a new privacy policy

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A company trains employees on data protection

Question 17

Which action would be considered a breach of the Computer Misuse Act?

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Accessing a restricted website at school without permission

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Sending a school assignment via email

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Logging into the school’s learning platform

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Using the school's Wi-Fi for research

Question 18

What is a potential violation of the Data Protection Act?

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A store uses customer data for marketing without consent

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A store offers discounts to loyalty members

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A store keeps customer information secure

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A store collects data during a purchase

Question 19

Which scenario would constitute a violation of the Computer Misuse Act?

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Using a software tool to bypass firewalls on school computers

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Creating a presentation for class

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Studying coding skills online

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Downloading a safe app on your device

Question 20

Which action could be a breach of the Data Protection Act?

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A school shares student information with a third-party marketing company without consent

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A school informs parents about data usage

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A school keeps student records secure

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A school provides transcripts to students

Question 21

What action could violate the Computer Misuse Act?

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Creating and distributing a virus that affects others' computers

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Using an antivirus to protect your computer

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Backing up important files

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Updating your computer's operating system

Question 22

What is a key advantage of open source software compared to proprietary software?

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Users can modify the source code

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It is always more expensive

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It is only available to businesses

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There are no updates

Question 23

Which of the following best defines proprietary software?

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Software that is owned by an individual or company and cannot be modified by users

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Software that is free to use and modify

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Software that has a public source code

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Software that anyone can distribute

Question 24

What is a common reason for choosing open source software?

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It is often free and can be customized

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It is always easier to use

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It has better customer support

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It is exclusive to certain users

Question 25

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of open source software?

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It may lack official customer support

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It is always more expensive

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It cannot be customized

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It is illegal to use

Question 26

What is one way proprietary software ensures its security?

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By keeping the source code confidential

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By allowing anyone to change the code

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By providing free access to everyone

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By being open for public review

Question 27

What is a characteristic of open source software communities?

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They encourage collaboration and sharing of ideas

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They only focus on selling software

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They charge fees for participation

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They are strictly controlled by one person

Question 28

What is a common misconception about open source software?

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That it is always of lower quality than proprietary software

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That it always costs money

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That it needs a license to use

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That it cannot be accessed online

Question 29

Which of the following is a typical feature of proprietary software?

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Licensing fees are required for usage

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The source code is available for anyone to see

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It is entirely free of charge

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It can be modified by any user

Question 30

What does it mean when software is described as 'open source'?

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The source code is publicly available for anyone to use and modify

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It has limited functionality

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Only the original creator can use it

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It is only available on certain devices

Question 31

What is a reason businesses might choose proprietary software over open source software?

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Access to dedicated customer support and service

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It is only available to individuals

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It allows for unlimited modifications

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It is always cheaper

Question 32

What is the main purpose of the Copyright, Design and Patents Act?

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To protect the rights of creators and inventors

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To allow anyone to copy designs

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To promote free access to information

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To limit the sale of products

Question 33

How long does copyright protection generally last for written works under the Copyright, Design and Patents Act?

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70 years after the author's death

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10 years after creation

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20 years after the author's death

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50 years after publication

Question 34

What type of work can be registered for a patent under the Copyright, Design and Patents Act?

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A new invention or process

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A song or musical composition

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A piece of artwork

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A written story

Question 35

Which of the following actions is illegal under the Copyright, Design and Patents Act?

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Copying a film without permission

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Watching a film in a cinema

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Buying a book from a store

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Creating a fan art based on a character

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