Information Technology Act MCQ Quiz in বাংলা - Objective Question with Answer for Information Technology Act - বিনামূল্যে ডাউনলোড করুন [PDF]

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• As per section 2(1)(zd) of the IT Act 2000, the public key means the key of a key pair that is used to verify the digital signature and listed in the digital signature certificate.
• As per section 2(1)(zc) of the IT Act 2000, the private key is used to create a digital signature.
• A public key is a large numerical value that is used to encrypt data. It is available to everyone through a publicly accessible repository.
• As per section 2(1)(x) of the act, key pair, in an asymmetric crypto system, means a private key and its mathematically related public key, which are so related that the public key can verify a digital signature created by the private key.

The correct answer is Section 2(w).

Key Points  Section 2 (w) says that "intermediary", with respect to any particular electronic records, means any person who on behalf of another person receives, stores or transmits that record or provides any service with respect to that record and includes telecom service providers, network service providers, internet service providers, web-hosting service providers, search engines, online payment sites, online-auction sites, online-market places and cyber cafes;

The correct answer is Option 1Key Points Section 45. Residuary penalty
Whoever contravenes any rules or regulations made under this Act, for the contravention of which no penalty has been separately provided, shall be liable to pay a compensation not exceeding twenty-five thousand rupees to the person affected by such contravention or a penalty not exceeding twenty-five thousand rupees.

The correct ans is 60 days

Key Points 

The correct answer is Three year imprisonment or 1 lakh rupees penalty or both.

Key Points

• This provision deal with section 66C of the IT Act. 
• Whoever, fraudulently or dishonestly make use of the electronic signature, password, or any other unique identification feature of any other person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to rupees one lakh.

objectives as follows:

• Deterring unauthorized access and misuse of personal information: The primary objective is to discourage individuals from fraudulently or dishonestly using another person's electronic signature, password, or any other unique identification feature. This protects individuals from unauthorized access to their accounts, financial losses, and potential harm caused by impersonation.
• Safeguarding individual privacy and security: By criminalizing identity theft, the Act aims to safeguard individuals' privacy in the digital world. It ensures that personal information is not misused for unauthorized purposes, protecting individuals from identity fraud and other related crimes.
• Fostering trust in online transactions and communication: By deterring identity theft, the Act aims to create a secure environment for online transactions and communication. This encourages individuals to use digital platforms with confidence, knowing their personal information is secure and protected.
• Promoting responsible online behavior: The Act's objective is to encourage ethical and responsible behavior in the online space. By making identity theft a punishable offense, it discourages individuals from engaging in activities that could harm others or violate their privacy.

The correct answer is Rs. 5 lakh

Key Points 

• Section 43 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 deals with "Penalty and compensation for damage to computer, computer system, etc."
• It specifies that any person who, without permission, engages in various activities such as unauthorized access, data download, virus introduction, damage to computer systems, denial of access, and more, shall be liable to pay damages by way of compensation to the person so affected.
• Section 66. Computer related offences.- If any person, dishonestly or fraudulently, does any act referred to in section 43, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine which may extend to five lakh rupees or with both.
   
• The maximum penalty under this section is not exceeding one crore rupees (INR 500,000).
• The exact amount of compensation will be determined by the court based on the specific circumstances of each case, including the nature and extent of the damage caused.

Here's a summary of the activities covered under Section 43:

• Unauthorized access or securing access to a computer, computer system, or computer network.
• Downloading, copying, or extracting data, computer databases, or information from a computer system.
• Introducing or causing to be introduced any computer contaminant or virus into a computer system.
• Damaging or causing damage to any computer, computer system, or computer network, data, computer database, or any other programs residing in such systems.

correct answer is (4)

Key Points The Information Technology Act, 2000 provides legal recognition for transactions carried out by means of electronic data interchange and other means of electronic communication, commonly referred to as "electronic commerce”, which involve the use of alternatives to paper based methods of communication and storage of information, to facilitate electronic filing of documents with the Government agencies and further to amend The Indian Penal Code, The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, The Banker’s Books Evidence Act, 1891 and The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. 

Additional Information The Information Technology Act, 2000 has specified that Tampering with computer source documents, Hacking computer system, Publishing of information which is obscene in electronic form, failure to comply with Directions of Controller to a subscriber to extend facilities to decrypt information, accessing a protected system without proper authorization, Penalty for publishing Electronic Signature Certificate false particulars, Publication for fraudulent purpose, sending of grossly offensive information, false information, etc will be offences.

Also separate penalty is provided for each of these offences under IT Act,2000.

Important Points The amendment in 2008 brought a major change in Section 66A of the IT Act. This section provides for the punishment for sending any offensive messages through electronic mode. Any message or information that created hatred or hampered the integrity and security of the country was prohibited. But nowhere in this section "offensive" is defined and because of that there were seen many instances of misuse of this provision.

In case of Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015) the Supreme Court struck down this section.

The correct option is Addressee.

Key Points

• Information Technology Act of 2000
  • It provides legal recognition for transactions carried out using electronic communications.
  • IT Act of 2000 was enacted by the Indian Parliament in June 2000.
  • This act has been made effective from 17th October 2000.
  • This Act applies to the whole of India. It also applies to any offence or contravention committed outside India by any person.
• Objectives of the IT Act of 2000
  1. ​​To grant legal recognition to transactions carried out using commerce.
  2. To give legal recognition to Digital Signature for authentication of any information.
  3. To facilitate the electronic filing of documents with Government departments.
  4. To facilitate electronic storage of data.
  5. To set up authority for issues like privacy protection and computer crimes.
  6. To establish a Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal for hearing appeals against decisions of the adjudicating officers.
  7. To facilitate and give legal sanction to electronic transfers between banks and financial institutions.
  8. To give legal recognition for keeping books of account by Bankers in electronic form.
  9. To support the admission of computer evidence in courts.
• Addressee:-
  • Section 2(1)(b) in The Information Technology Act of 2000 defines the term "addressee" means a person who is intended by the originator to receive the electronic record but does not include any intermediary.
  • The person or organization to which something, such as a letter or message, is addressed or sent for whom the item is intended.

The correct option is Only in the High Court.

Key Points

• Information Technology Act of 2000
  • It provides legal recognition for transactions carried out using electronic communications.
  • IT Act of 2000 was enacted by the Indian Parliament in June 2000.
  • This act has been made effective from 17th October 2000.
  • This Act applies to the whole of India.
  • It also applies to any offence or contravention committed outside India by any person.
• ​Section 62 of the IT Act of 2000 provides a remedy to those appellants who are aggrieved from any order or decision of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal.
• It stated, "Any person aggrieved by any decision or order of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal may file an appeal to the High Court within sixty days from the date of communication of the decision or order of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal to him on any question of fact or law arising out of such order."
• If the High Court may be satisfied that the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from filing the appeal within the said period, allow it to be filed within a further period not exceeding sixty days.

The correct answer is option 4) i.e. Section 66D.

• Section 66D of the Information Technology act deals with punishment for cheating by personation using computer resources.
• As per section 66D of the Information Technology act, whoever by means of any communication device or computer resource cheats by personation, has committed an offence under this section
• Such a person shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to one lakh rupees.