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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Definitions:

Argument

A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

Diagramming

The process of creating a visual representation of information or systems, often used to simplify complex concepts.

Deductive Argument

An argument that attempts to show that its conclusion makes explicit the information implicit in the premises, so that the conclusion must be true if the premises are.

Alarm

A device or mechanism designed to warn or alert individuals of potential danger or the need for immediate attention.