New SIDBI Grade A New Batch Starts on Nov 18

    Register

    Question

    What is the punishment for tampering with computer source documents under section 65 of the Information Technology Act, 2000?

    A Imprisonment of 10 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Imprisonment of 3 years or with fine which may extend up to two lakh rupees or with both Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Imprisonment of 3 years and with fine which may extend up to two lakh rupees or with both Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Imprisonment of 2 years or with fine which may extend up to three lakh rupees or with both Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Imprisonment of 3 years or with fine which may extend up to two lakh rupees or with both, Explanation: Whoever knowingly or intentionally conceals, destroys or alters or intentionally or knowingly causes another to conceal, destroy, or alter any computer source code used for a computer, computer programme, computer system or computer network, when the computer source code is required to be kept or maintained by law for the time being in force, shall be punishable with imprisonment up to three years, or with fine which may extend up to two lakh rupees, or with both.

    Practice Next