Question Bank — Societal Impact

Section A — MCQs (10 questions, 1 mark each)

1. Which of the following is an example of an active digital footprint?
(a) Browser storing cookies automatically
(b) Sending an email to a friend
(c) IP address recorded when visiting a website
(d) Location data collected by an app in the background

2. A netizen is expected to follow net etiquettes that include being ethical, respectful and:
(a) Fast
(b) Responsible
(c) Anonymous
(d) Technical

3. Which of the following is NOT a net etiquette?
(a) Respecting privacy of others
(b) Avoiding cyber bullying
(c) Using copyrighted material without permission
(d) Sharing expertise after verifying information

4. Assertion (A): Digital footprints once generated cannot be fully eliminated from the Internet.
Reason (R): Data trails are stored on remote servers where users have no control over deletion or usage.
Choose the correct option:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

5. Copyright grants legal rights to creators for their:
(a) Inventions only
(b) Original literary, artistic and creative works
(c) Brand names and logos only
(d) Functional ideas and concepts

6. Presenting someone else’s idea or work as one’s own without giving credit is called:
(a) Trademark infringement
(b) Plagiarism
(c) Ethical hacking
(d) Ransomware

7. Assertion (A): GNU GPL allows users to run, study, share and modify software.
Reason (R): GPL is a public licence that grants recipients the same freedoms for derivative works.
Choose the correct option:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

8. Unauthorised access to a computer or network with the intent to steal data or cause damage is performed by:
(a) White hat hackers
(b) Black hat hackers
(c) Ethical hackers
(d) Netizens

9. Which of the following is a safety measure against cyber crime as per the chapter?
(a) Using the same password for all websites
(b) Regularly updating antivirus and system software
(c) Clicking links from unknown emails
(d) Downloading software from untrusted sites

10. Ergonomics deals with:
(a) Designing workplaces and devices to reduce physical strain
(b) Creating digital footprints
(c) Writing open source software
(d) Filing complaints under the IT Act

Section B — Very Short Answer (6 questions, 2 marks each)

11. Differentiate between active and passive digital footprints.
12. What is meant by net etiquettes? List any two aspects of being respectful online.
13. Define plagiarism. How is it different from copyright infringement?
14. What is the difference between freeware and FOSS?
15. State any two differences between ethical hacking and non-ethical hacking.
16. What is ransomware? How does it usually reach a user’s system?

Section C — Short Answer (5 questions, 3 marks each)

17. Explain any three communication etiquettes that a responsible netizen should follow.
18. What are the three categories of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) discussed in the chapter? Briefly describe each.
19. List any three violations of IPR and explain how each violates the rights of the creator/owner.
20. Describe three social media etiquettes related to security that users should follow.
21. Explain any three health impacts of prolonged use of digital devices and how ergonomics can help reduce them.

Section D — Long Answer (3 questions, 5 marks each)

22. “Once data is uploaded on the Internet, it may remain permanently even after deletion.” Justify the statement with reference to digital footprints. Explain the role of net etiquettes, communication etiquettes and social media etiquettes in becoming a responsible netizen. (5)
23. Explain the provisions of the Indian IT Act, 2000 (amended 2008) with respect to cyber crimes. Describe any four cyber crimes mentioned in the chapter and the safety measures suggested to prevent them. (5)
24. A student is preparing a project report. Explain step-by-step the precautions the student must take to avoid plagiarism, copyright infringement and trademark infringement while using online resources. Also explain how Creative Commons (CC) and GNU GPL licences help in legal sharing of work. (5)

Section E — Case/Source-Based (2 questions, 4 marks each)

25. Riya received an email that appeared to be from her bank. The email asked her to click on a link and update her account details immediately, otherwise her account would be blocked. The link led to a website whose URL looked similar but not identical to the bank’s official site.
(a) Identify the type of cyber crime being attempted. (1)
(b) Which etiquette or safety measure should Riya have followed before clicking the link? (1)
(c) What could be the possible consequences if Riya had shared her details? (1)
(d) Which section of the IT Act can help her report this incident? (1)

26. Aryan uploaded photos and personal information about his classmate on a social networking site without permission after a quarrel. Later he deleted the posts, but the images were still accessible to others.
(a) Which type of digital footprint is involved when data is intentionally shared? (1)
(b) What net etiquette has Aryan violated? (1)
(c) Why could the deleted posts still be accessed by others? (1)
(d) Suggest one precaution Aryan should have taken before uploading any content. (1)