MCQs on Information Technology Act 2000

Segment 3: MCQs on the Information Technology Act, 2000

41. Under which section can an electronic signature be verified?
a) Section 3A
b) Section 4
c) Section 6
d) Section 10

42. Which section of the IT Act specifies offenses related to hacking?
a) Section 66
b) Section 67
c) Section 70
d) Section 72

43. What is the primary role of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the IT Act?
a) To certify digital signatures
b) To investigate cyber crimes
c) To respond to cyber security incidents
d) To monitor social media content

44. Which section empowers authorities to conduct searches and seizures for cyber offenses?
a) Section 72
b) Section 78
c) Section 80
d) Section 65

45. What does Section 66E of the IT Act deal with?
a) Punishment for identity theft
b) Protection of privacy
c) Cyber terrorism
d) Retention of information

46. Under Section 68, who has the authority to issue directions to Certifying Authorities?
a) The Controller
b) The Adjudicating Officer
c) The Cyber Appellate Tribunal
d) The Central Government

47. Which section provides for the extraterritorial application of the IT Act?
a) Section 69
b) Section 75
c) Section 80
d) Section 85

48. Under Section 70A, which body is responsible for protecting critical information infrastructure?
a) National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC)
b) CERT-In
c) Cyber Appellate Tribunal
d) Ministry of Home Affairs

49. Which section deals with the penalty for failure to protect personal data?
a) Section 43A
b) Section 66C
c) Section 67B
d) Section 70

50. Which section provides the legal framework for electronic contracts?
a) Section 10A
b) Section 6
c) Section 4
d) Section 3

51. What is the punishment under Section 66F for cyber terrorism?
a) Imprisonment up to 10 years
b) Life imprisonment
c) Imprisonment up to 7 years and a fine
d) Death penalty

52. Which section enables the blocking of online content in public interest?
a) Section 69A
b) Section 66E
c) Section 67A
d) Section 80

53. Which section deals with the punishment for breach of confidentiality and privacy?
a) Section 67A
b) Section 72
c) Section 72A
d) Section 43A

54. Which section governs the procedure for the recognition of foreign Certifying Authorities?
a) Section 19
b) Section 20
c) Section 21
d) Section 22

55. Which section defines the term “protected system”?
a) Section 65
b) Section 67
c) Section 70
d) Section 72

56. Which section of the IT Act deals with penalties for failure to furnish information to authorities?
a) Section 44
b) Section 45
c) Section 46
d) Section 47

57. Which section provides immunity to intermediaries from liability for third-party content?
a) Section 67
b) Section 79
c) Section 75
d) Section 43

58. Which section of the IT Act defines the term “intermediary”?
a) Section 2(1)(w)
b) Section 3(2)
c) Section 2(t)
d) Section 4(b)

59. What does Section 7 of the IT Act pertain to?
a) Digital signatures
b) Attribution of electronic records
c) Retention of electronic records
d) Protection of critical information

60. Which section governs penalties for publishing false digital signatures?
a) Section 71
b) Section 67C
c) Section 66C
d) Section 43