arrow
arrow
arrow
Which of the following does not come under cyber-crime offence according to IT Act 2000?
Question

Which of the following does not come under cyber-crime offence according to IT Act 2000?

A.

Distributing pirated software over internet

B.

Misusing personal information over internet

C.

Stealing a brand new iPad from a computer store

D.

Using fake email messages to get personal information

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Stealing a brand new iPad from a computer store.
Explanation:
● Cyber-crime refers to crimes that involve a computer and a network.
● Options (a), (b), and (d) involve the use of technology and networks to commit crimes.
● Stealing a physical iPad from a store is a conventional physical theft (larceny) and falls under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), not specifically under cyber-crime offences described in the IT Act 2000.
Information Booster:
● The Information Technology Act, 2000, is the primary law in India dealing with cybercrime and electronic commerce.
Additional Knowledge:
● Phishing: Using fake email messages to get personal information (Option d).

Free Tests

Free
Must Attempt

UPTET Paper 1: PYP Held on 23rd Jan 2022 (Shift 1)

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon150 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon150 Marks
  • timerIcon150 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

UPTET Paper 2 Social Science : PYP Held on 23rd Jan 2022 (Shift 2)

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon150 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon150 Marks
  • timerIcon150 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

UPTET Paper 2 Maths & Science : PYP Held on 23rd Jan 2022 (Shift 2)

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon150 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon150 Marks
  • timerIcon150 Mins
languageIcon English
test-prime-package

Access ‘KVS PRT’ Mock Tests with

  • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
  • Unlimited Re-Attempts
  • Personalised Report Card
  • 500% Refund on Final Selection
  • Largest Community
students-icon
354k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
Our Plans
Monthsup-arrow