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Chapter-6 Societal Impacts — Online MCQ Test

Q: A student downloads a movie from an unauthorized website. Which right is being violated?

Answer: C. Copyright rights — Downloading copyrighted movies without authorization violates the copyright holder's exclusive right to distribute and reproduce their work.

INFORMATICS PRACTICES · Grade 12 · CBSE(NCERT)

Practice Chapter-6 Societal Impacts with a free chapter-wise online MCQ test for CBSE(NCERT) Grade 12 INFORMATICS PRACTICES. This chapter covers: digital footprints - netiquette - intellectual property rights - IPR - plagiarism - FOSS - Creative Commons - copyright - phishing - hacking - cyberbullying - IT Act - e-waste. AI-generated questions from basic to board-exam level, with instant results and explanations.

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Chapter-6 Societal Impacts — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from CBSE(NCERT) Grade 12 INFORMATICS PRACTICES — Chapter-6 Societal Impacts, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

What is a digital footprint?

A. The physical space occupied by computer hardware
B. The trail of data left behind by a user on the internet ✓
C. The electrical power consumed by digital devices
D. The security password used for online accounts

Answer: B. The trail of data left behind by a user on the internet
A digital footprint refers to all the data and information about a person that exists on the internet, including social media posts, browsing history, and online transactions.

Which of the following is an example of good netiquette?

A. Using ALL CAPS while typing online messages
B. Respecting others' privacy and using polite language ✓
C. Sharing personal information of others without consent
D. Sending unsolicited spam emails

Answer: B. Respecting others' privacy and using polite language
Good netiquette involves respectful online behavior, including using proper language, respecting privacy, and treating others courteously in digital spaces.

A student downloads a movie from an unauthorized website. Which right is being violated?

A. Trademark rights
B. Patent rights
C. Copyright rights ✓
D. Trade secret rights

Answer: C. Copyright rights
Downloading copyrighted movies without authorization violates the copyright holder's exclusive right to distribute and reproduce their work.

Analyze: Why is proper attribution important even when using content under Creative Commons licenses?

A. To make the content less accessible to others
B. To respect the creator's effort and comply with license requirements ✓
C. To prevent the creator from using their own work
D. To increase the value of the content

Answer: B. To respect the creator's effort and comply with license requirements
Attribution honors the original creator's work and is a fundamental requirement of most Creative Commons licenses, ensuring ethical use of intellectual property.

A software company includes GPL-licensed code in proprietary software but fails to disclose source code modifications. Which laws are violated?

A. No laws are violated if the software works
B. Only trademark law is affected
C. Copyright law and GPL license terms are violated; potentially violates IT Act Section 63 (breach of confidentiality) ✓
D. Only patent law is concerned

Answer: C. Copyright law and GPL license terms are violated; potentially violates IT Act Section 63 (breach of confidentiality)
Using GPL code requires sharing modifications. Non-disclosure violates copyright, GPL terms, and potentially IT Act provisions on intellectual property protection.