Cyber Security & PECA 2016
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Cyber Security & PECA 2016
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Cyber Security & PECA 2016
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29 MCQs across fundamental, intermediate, and advanced concept tiers.
⚡ Recommended Pacing
45 to 60 seconds per MCQ. Flag complex problems and preserve 10 minutes for final revision.
⚖️ Scoring & Negative Marking
+1 mark per correct answer. In competitive tests with negative marking, -0.25 applies for incorrect guesses.
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Sample Question 1
Cyber Security & PECA 2016
Easy • Judicial Studies
The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) was enacted in Pakistan in which year?
A
2016
B
2002
C
2012
D
2020
✓ Correct Answer: A - 2016
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 (PECA 2016) was enacted on 19th August 2016 to prevent cybercrimes and provide a comprehensive legal framework for electronic evidence and computer offences.
Sample Question 2
Cyber Security & PECA 2016
Medium • Judicial Studies
Under Section 3 of PECA 2016, 'Unauthorized Access to Information System or Data' (Hacking) without authorization is punishable with:
A
Imprisonment up to three months, or fine up to fifty thousand rupees, or both
B
Imprisonment for 14 years
C
Forfeiture of all electronic devices without trial
D
Summary dismissal from university
✓ Correct Answer: A - Imprisonment up to three months, or fine up to fifty thousand rupees, or both
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 3 of PECA 2016 penalizes simple unauthorized access to any information system or data with imprisonment up to three months or fine up to fifty thousand rupees or both.
Sample Question 3
Cyber Security & PECA 2016
Easy • Judicial Studies
Under Section 10 of PECA 2016, 'Cyber Terrorism' is committed when a person accesses critical infrastructure or computer systems with intent to coerce, intimidate or create a sense of fear, panic or insecurity in the Government or public, punishable with:
A
Imprisonment which may extend to fourteen years, or with fine up to fifty million rupees, or both
B
Imprisonment up to one year only
C
Fine of Rs. 100,000 only
D
Banishment from the country
✓ Correct Answer: A - Imprisonment which may extend to fourteen years, or with fine up to fifty million rupees, or both
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 10 PECA 2016 establishes the offence of Cyber Terrorism, punishable with imprisonment which may extend to 14 years, or with fine up to 50 million rupees, or both.
Sample Question 4
Cyber Security & PECA 2016
Medium • Judicial Studies
Under Section 13 of PECA 2016, 'Electronic Forgery' involves making or transmitting any false electronic data with intent to cause damage or injury to the public or any person, punishable with:
A
Imprisonment up to three years, or fine up to two hundred and fifty thousand rupees, or both
B
Life imprisonment
C
Death sentence
D
Simple verbal warning
✓ Correct Answer: A - Imprisonment up to three years, or fine up to two hundred and fifty thousand rupees, or both
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 13 PECA penalizes electronic forgery with imprisonment up to three years, or fine up to 250,000 rupees, or both.
Sample Question 5
Cyber Security & PECA 2016
Medium • Judicial Studies
Under Section 14 of PECA 2016, 'Electronic Fraud' (deceptively obtaining any gain or causing loss through electronic medium) is punishable with imprisonment up to:
A
Four years, or fine up to one million rupees, or both
B
Six months only
C
Twenty years
D
Two weeks
✓ Correct Answer: A - Four years, or fine up to one million rupees, or both
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 14 PECA 2016 penalizes electronic fraud (operating deceptive information systems for dishonest gain) with imprisonment up to four years, or fine up to one million rupees, or both.
Sample Question 6
Cyber Security & PECA 2016
Easy • Judicial Studies
Under Section 16 of PECA 2016, 'Unauthorized Use of Identity Information' (Identity Theft) involves using another person's identity information without authorization, punishable with:
A
Imprisonment up to three years, or fine up to five million rupees, or both
B
Fine of Rs. 10,000 only
C
Ten years imprisonment
D
Civil damages only
✓ Correct Answer: A - Imprisonment up to three years, or fine up to five million rupees, or both
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 16 PECA 2016 penalizes identity theft (unauthorized acquisition, sale, or transmission of biometric, CNIC, or login data of another) with imprisonment up to three years or fine up to five million rupees or both.
Sample Question 7
Cyber Security & PECA 2016
Easy • Judicial Studies
Under Section 20 of PECA 2016, offences against the dignity of a natural person (online defamation through display or exhibition of false information) is punishable with:
A
Imprisonment up to three years, or fine up to one million rupees, or both
B
Death sentence
C
Ten years imprisonment
D
Forfeiture of mobile phone without trial
✓ Correct Answer: A - Imprisonment up to three years, or fine up to one million rupees, or both
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 20 PECA 2016 penalizes transmitting false information which harms the reputation or privacy of a natural person with imprisonment up to three years or fine up to one million rupees or both.
Sample Question 8
Cyber Security & PECA 2016
Easy • Judicial Studies
Under Section 24 of PECA 2016, 'Cyberstalking' includes which of the following acts committed with intent to coerce, intimidate, or harass?
A
Following a person or monitoring their internet usage, sending unsolicited communication, or capturing and displaying pictures/videos without consent
B
Reading an official government gazette website
C
Sending a business invoice by email
D
Browsing public library databases
✓ Correct Answer: A - Following a person or monitoring their internet usage, sending unsolicited communication, or capturing and displaying pictures/videos without consent
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 24 PECA 2016 comprehensively defines Cyberstalking to include monitoring online activity, repeated unsolicited messages, or publishing photos/videos without consent to cause apprehension or distress, punishable with imprisonment up to 3 years or fine up to 1 million rupees.
Sample Question 9
Cyber Security & PECA 2016
Easy • Judicial Studies
Which designated federal agency is authorized under Section 29 of PECA 2016 to investigate electronic and cyber crimes in Pakistan?
A
Federal Investigation Agency (FIA - Cyber Crime Wing)
B
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
C
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA)
D
National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
✓ Correct Answer: A - Federal Investigation Agency (FIA - Cyber Crime Wing)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Under Section 29 of PECA 2016, the Federal Government designated the Federal Investigation Agency (specifically its Cyber Crime Wing) as the premier investigation agency for cyber offences.
Sample Question 10
Cyber Security & PECA 2016
Medium • Judicial Studies
Under Section 32 of PECA 2016, a service provider (telecom operator, ISP) is legally obligated to retain traffic data for a minimum period of:
A
One year (or as prescribed, minimum ninety days)
B
Two weeks only
C
Ten years
D
Indefinitely
✓ Correct Answer: A - One year (or as prescribed, minimum ninety days)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 32 PECA 2016 requires service providers to retain specified traffic data for a minimum period of one year (subject to rules, with 90 days expedited retention orders under Section 31).
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