Computer Misuse Act 1990:

Created

The Computer Misuse Act 1990 is an act created in order to prevent unauthorised access to computers. It can be divided into 3 parts.
NB: Remember to always use the word unauthorised

flowchart TD
    CMA["Computer Misuse Act"] --> Section1["Unauthorised access to computer material"] & Section2["Unauthorised access with intent to commit a further offence"] & Section3["Unauthorised modification of programs or data"]

Unauthorised Access to Computer Material:

  • This is when you access someone’s files/data without their authorisation.
  • There is a maximum 6 month penalty or a fine.

Unauthorised Access to Computer Material With Intent to Commit a Further Offence:

  • Accessing files and data belonging to someone else wanting to do something illegal. Commonly known as hacking. This can be used for all kinds of bad stuff, eg fraud.
  • Punishable by up to 5 years in prison or a fine.

Unauthorised Modification of Programs/Data on a Computer.

For example, creating viruses or changing data and records.

Study diagram accompanying Computer Misuse Act 1990

Answer: Unauthorised modification of programs/data on a computer.

  • Since this modifies the sales bonus spreadsheet/data.

Answer: Unauthorised Access to Computer Material With Intent to Commit a Further Offence

  • The intent was to defraud the business so that is also valid. In fact, all three answers here are valid!
Study diagram accompanying Computer Misuse Act 1990

Similar question, all three options are valid here!