Which Law Categorizes Crimes Based on a Defendant's Authority to Access

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which law categorizes crimes based on a defendant's authority to access a protected computer system and criminal intent?

• A) USA Patriot Act of 2001
• B) Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 2001
• C) National Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 1996
• D) Computer Security Act of 1987

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Divergent Boundary

A tectonic boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other, often creating new crust as magma rises to the surface.

Convergent Boundary

A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move toward each other, often causing one plate to dive beneath the other, leading to mountain formation or volcanic activity.

Active Continental Rift

A region where a continent is actively being stretched and thinned, often leading to the formation of new crust and the potential for volcanic activity.

Accompanying Map

A map that is provided alongside another document or data set, offering spatial context.