🧠 CSE332: Ethics and Legal Issues – MCQ Bank + Cheat Sheet

📘 CHEAT SHEET SUMMARY

🔤 Abbreviations

 IP – Intellectual Property
 IPR – Intellectual Property Rights
 STPI – Software Technology Parks of India
 SEZ – Special Economic Zone
 NASSCOM – National Association of Software and Service Companies
 SBIR – Small Business Innovation Research
 STTR – Small Business Technology Transfer
 NSF – National Science Foundation
 IT – Information Technology
 ITES – Information Technology Enabled Services
 CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility
 DEI – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
 PPT – PowerPoint Presentation
 AI – Artificial Intelligence
 ML – Machine Learning

MVP Minimum Viable Product

BPO Business Process Outsourcing
KPO Knowledge Process Outsourcing
SaaS Software as a Service
IaaS Infrastructure as a Service
CERT-In Computer Emergency Response Team – India
GDPR General Data Protection Regulation
ADR Alternative Dispute Resolution

📜 Important Acts & Laws

 The Copyright Act, 1957 – Protects original creative works in India.

 The Trade Marks Act, 1999 – Covers registration and enforcement of trademarks.
 The Patents Act, 1970 – Covers invention rights and protection.
 The Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 – Regulates cyber laws and e-
commerce.
 Startup India Action Plan – Policy to promote entrepreneurship.
 Companies Act, 2013 – Governs corporate governance and ethics.
 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Framework for alternative dispute
resolution.
 Cybersecurity Rules under IT Act – CERT-In regulations for data safety.
⚖️Legal and Ethical Concepts

 Cyber Law – Governs online crimes and digital conduct.

 Policy vs Law – Policy: internal guideline, Law: state enforced.
 Ethical Dilemmas – Conflicting moral principles.
 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – Non-litigation methods like
mediation/arbitration.

🌐 Export Promotion Schemes & IT Bodies

 STP – Promotes software exports through infrastructure and tax support.

 SEZ – Business zones with relaxed tax laws for exports.
 NASSCOM – IT industry advocacy and development.
 STPI – Boosts tech startups and IT infrastructure.

Unit I – Ethics in Business and IT (MCQs)

1. What is the first step in ethical decision-making?

a) Implementation
b) Evaluation
c) Recognition of an ethical issue
d) Profit analysis
Answer: c
2. Which of the following is NOT a component of a code of ethics?
a) Mission statement
b) Guidelines for ethical behavior
c) Employee salary structure
d) Disciplinary actions
Answer: c
3. Which value is central to ethical behavior?
a) Competitiveness
b) Profit
c) Integrity
d) Innovation
Answer: c
4. What does CSR stand for?
a) Corporate Sales Revenue
b) Corporate Social Responsibility
c) Company Sector Rule
d) Certified Social Regulations
Answer: b
5. Ethics are important in IT because:
a) They reduce internet traffic
b) They prevent system upgrades
 c) They guide data privacy and responsible use
d) They increase user subscriptions
Answer: c
6. What is whistleblowing?
a) Reporting to HR
b) Reporting unethical behavior internally or externally
c) Blowing a whistle during training
d) Filing a customer complaint
Answer: b
7. Which of the following is a sign of an ethical workplace?
a) Lack of transparency
b) Open communication
c) Withholding data
d) Ignoring employee feedback
Answer: b
8. Which is not a principle of professional ethics?
a) Accountability
b) Objectivity
c) Subjectivity
d) Confidentiality
Answer: c
9. An ethical IT professional should always:
a) Leak sensitive data for public good
b) Respect user privacy
c) Copy competitors’ code
d) Disable user access
Answer: b
10. Ethics in engineering includes:
a) Product aesthetics only
b) Ignoring environmental concerns
c) Safety, sustainability and responsibility
d) Profit-based design
Answer: c
11. What leads to an ethical culture in an organization?
a) Fast hiring
b) No policies
c) Clear values and consistent leadership
d) Fear-based policies
Answer: c
12. What is the best approach when facing an ethical dilemma?
a) Avoid decision
b) Follow legal advice
c) Evaluate consequences and act on values
d) Choose easy route
Answer: c
13. Which is an ethical issue for IT users?
a) Installing antivirus
b) Updating software
c) Unauthorized access of files
 d) Using password protection
Answer: c
14. Why is ethical behavior important for women empowerment?
a) It increases GDP
b) It reduces population
c) It fosters equality and respect
d) It helps HR
Answer: c
15. What’s one way to improve ethics in the business world?
a) Ignore misconduct
b) Encourage profit over people
c) Reward transparency and honesty
d) Focus on competition
Answer: c

Unit II – Intellectual Properties (IPRs)

1. What is protected under copyright law?

a) Industrial designs
b) Logos and slogans
c) Literary and artistic works
d) Inventions
Answer: c
2. What does the term “prior art” refer to in patent law?
a) Art exhibitions
b) Previous knowledge about an invention
c) Trademark use
d) Court rulings
Answer: b
3. What does a trademark protect?
a) Inventions
b) Software code
c) Brand names and logos
d) Music
Answer: c
4. What type of IP protects inventions?
a) Copyright
b) Patent
c) Trademark
d) Service mark
Answer: b
5. Certification marks are used to:
a) Denote product price
b) Promote brands
c) Certify quality or origin
d) Replace trademarks
Answer: c
6. What is the duration of copyright in India?
a) 10 years
b) 20 years
 c) 60 years after author's death
d) 100 years
Answer: c
7. Which is not a form of IP?
a) Trade secret
b) Code of conduct
c) Trademark
d) Patent
Answer: b
8. The first step in filing a patent is:
a) Getting trademark approval
b) Filing a copyright
c) Patent search and application
d) Market the invention
Answer: c
9. Which Indian body handles patents?
a) TRAI
b) WIPO
c) CGPDTM
d) ISRO
Answer: c
10. What is infringement?
a) Legal IP transfer
b) Expired IP
c) Unauthorized use of IP
d) Business registration
Answer: c
11. What is a service mark?
a) For products
b) For services
c) For domain names
d) For physical locations
Answer: b
12. Patents are:
a) Valid for 100 years
b) Non-territorial
c) Territorial rights
d) Automatically renewable
Answer: c
13. What is the TRIPS agreement related to?
a) Tourism
b) International IP regulation
c) Trade wars
d) Food safety
Answer: b
14. Branding uses which IP?
a) Copyright
b) Patent
c) Trademark
 d) Trade secret
Answer: c
15. IP valuation refers to:
a) Making IP public
b) Monetary worth estimation of IP
c) Ownership disputes
d) Legal recertification
Answer: b

Unit IV – Startup in IT

1. What does a business plan primarily contain?

Answer: c) Vision, operations, and financials
2. What is an executive summary?
Answer: b) Overview of the business plan
3. What should be included in a marketing plan?
Answer: b) Marketing strategies and channels
4. What is the purpose of a financial plan?
Answer: c) Forecast income and expenses
5. What is a startup expense?
Answer: c) Initial costs to launch a business
6. What is an operational plan?
Answer: c) Day-to-day business procedures
7. Why is refining a business plan important?
Answer: b) To ensure clarity and adaptability
8. What does a general company description cover?
Answer: c) Mission, structure, and objectives
9. Which document helps secure investor interest?
Answer: c) Business plan
10. What is a startup?
Answer: c) A newly established business
11. Why are appendices important in a business plan?
Answer: b) References and supporting docs
12. A personal financial statement is used to:
Answer: c) Show founder’s financial position
13. Which of the following is crucial for IT startup success?
Answer: b) Strong technical team
14. A startup’s capitalization shows:
Answer: b) Equity and funds raised
15. Which is NOT part of the management section?
Answer: c) Marketing budget

Unit V – Companies in IT and ITES

1. Product-based companies primarily:

Answer: b) Sell software/hardware products
2. Which is a service-based company?
Answer: b) Infosys
 3. ITES stands for:
Answer: b) IT Enabled Services
4. STPI supports:
Answer: c) Software exporters
5. NASSCOM represents:
Answer: b) IT and BPO sectors
6. A SEZ provides:
Answer: b) Relaxed business laws
7. A product-based company example is:
Answer: c) Google
8. Role involving customer support in ITES?
Answer: c) BPO agent
9. A tech advancement in IT:
Answer: b) Edge computing
10. Major trend shaping IT today:
Answer: b) GenAI
11. Case studies help understand:
Answer: b) Practical business challenges
12. Key challenge in service-based companies:
Answer: b) Managing client expectations
13. Diversity in workforce promotes:
Answer: b) Innovation & inclusivity
14. Global IT project example:
Answer: a) Aadhaar
15. Workforce diversity initiative:
Answer: b) Promoting cultural variety

Unit VI – Law and Ethics in Information Security

1. Cyber law aims to:

Answer: b) Regulate online behavior
2. Which is NOT a cyber threat?
Answer: c) Firewall
3. Data privacy means:
Answer: b) Protecting user info
4. An organization is liable if:
Answer: b) Policies are violated
5. Cybercrime example:
Answer: b) Identity theft
6. What is encryption?
Answer: b) Making data unreadable to outsiders
7. Cyber law in India is governed by:
Answer: b) IT Act 2000
8. CERT-In handles:
Answer: b) Cyber emergencies
9. A strong password is:
Answer: c) Complex and unique
 10. Cyber ethics promotes:
Answer: c) Responsible online behavior
11. Digital forensics involves:
Answer: b) Investigating cybercrime
12. What is malware?
Answer: b) Malicious software
13. What is phishing?
Answer: b) Data stealing through fake links
14. Cybersecurity tool:
Answer: b) Firewall
15. ADR in IT law context:
Answer: b) Alternative Dispute Resolution

🔁 Bonus MCQs – Unit I: Ethics in Business and IT

1. Which term defines a set of moral principles?

Answer: a) Ethics
2. Ethics in IT is mainly concerned with:
Answer: c) Responsible technology use
3. What does “integrity” ensure in ethical conduct?
Answer: b) Honesty and consistency
4. Which factor promotes ethical culture?
Answer: a) Leadership commitment
5. Common IT ethical issue?
Answer: d) Data misuse
6. A workplace with strong ethics usually avoids:
Answer: a) Discrimination and harassment
7. Ethical hacking is:
Answer: c) Authorized security testing
8. Code of Ethics is designed to:
Answer: a) Guide behavior
9. Which is an unethical IT practice?
Answer: b) Installing pirated software
10. Which term describes using technology for malicious intent?
Answer: c) Cybercrime
11. Ethics promote ___________ among stakeholders.
Answer: a) Trust
12. Which is a legal but unethical practice?
Answer: d) Price gouging
13. Ethical decision-making includes:
Answer: b) Evaluating options and consequences
14. Which tool helps evaluate ethical options?
Answer: d) Ethical matrix
15. Workplace transparency builds:
Answer: a) Employee trust
🧠 Bonus MCQs – Unit II: Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)

1. Which IP protects artistic work?

Answer: c) Copyright
2. Which IP is valid for 20 years (in India)?
Answer: b) Patent
3. A mark used for service industries:
Answer: d) Service mark
4. Which IP is most relevant for software algorithms?
Answer: b) Patent
5. Trade secrets are protected by:
Answer: a) Confidentiality agreements
6. Using a logo without permission is:
Answer: b) Trademark infringement
7. IP helps in:
Answer: a) Competitive advantage
8. Which international body governs global IP?
Answer: d) WIPO
9. Which document defines IP ownership?
Answer: b) IP assignment
10. Copyright violation includes:
Answer: a) Unauthorized movie download
11. Which is an unregistered IP right?
Answer: c) Trade secret
12. Software source code is protected under:
Answer: a) Copyright
13. Duration of a trademark?
Answer: d) 10 years, renewable
14. “Patent pending” means:
Answer: c) Application filed, not granted
15. Utility patents protect:
Answer: d) Functional inventions

🚀 Bonus MCQs – Unit III: Startup Schemes & Government Funding

1. DPIIT full form?

Answer: b) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
2. What is MVP in startup terms?
Answer: a) Minimum Viable Product
3. Which of these is a startup accelerator?
Answer: b) Y Combinator
4. One key Startup India benefit?
Answer: c) Tax exemptions
5. Incubators provide:
Answer: d) Mentorship and resources
6. Startup India Hub is a:
Answer: b) One-stop platform for startups
 7. Key element in a pitch deck?
Answer: a) Problem/Solution
8. Which is NOT a startup stage?
Answer: d) Decline
9. Which scheme is research-based funding?
Answer: c) STTR
10. Startups help economic growth by:
Answer: b) Creating jobs
11. Seed funding is used for:
Answer: c) Early stage development
12. Which initiative supports women entrepreneurs?
Answer: d) Stand-Up India
13. Credit Guarantee Scheme helps startups by:
Answer: b) Providing loan security
14. Startup India certificate is valid for:
Answer: c) 10 years
15. Venture capitalists provide:
Answer: a) High-risk funding

🖥️Bonus MCQs – Unit IV: Startup in IT

1. A successful IT startup needs:

Answer: d) Scalable technology
2. Business model defines:
Answer: c) Revenue generation strategy
3. Cap table contains:
Answer: b) Shareholding structure
4. A term sheet is:
Answer: a) Initial investment agreement
5. Burn rate is:
Answer: b) Cash usage rate per month
6. Founder's equity means:
Answer: c) Ownership by founders
7. Startup valuation depends on:
Answer: d) Market size, growth, IP
8. What is a SaaS model?
Answer: a) Software as a Service
9. IT startup success depends heavily on:
Answer: b) Innovation & speed to market
10. Financial forecast covers:
Answer: d) Revenue, expenses, profit
11. Seed round is:
Answer: a) First formal funding round
12. Key startup trait:
Answer: b) Agility
13. Product-market fit means:
Answer: c) Customers want the product
 14. Pivot in startup means:
Answer: d) Strategic business change
15. Exit strategy examples:
Answer: a) Acquisition, IPO

🌐 Bonus MCQs – Unit V: IT/ITES Industry

1. BPO stands for:

Answer: b) Business Process Outsourcing
2. KPO means:
Answer: d) Knowledge Process Outsourcing
3. STPI’s focus is on:
Answer: c) Export-oriented software development
4. Which is a product-based firm?
Answer: a) Oracle
5. Core output of ITES?
Answer: b) Customer service & data handling
6. Captive centers are:
Answer: d) In-house offshore units
7. Major Indian IT hub?
Answer: b) Bengaluru
8. MNC in Indian IT space?
Answer: a) Accenture
9. ITIL stands for:
Answer: d) Information Technology Infrastructure Library
10. CRM tool used in ITES?
Answer: c) Salesforce
11. TCS is known for:
Answer: a) Consulting & IT services
12. BPM is:
Answer: b) Business Process Management
13. NASSCOM provides:
Answer: d) Industry data & policy support
14. Cloud-based service model?
Answer: a) IaaS
15. GIC refers to:
Answer: b) Global In-house Center

🛡️Bonus MCQs – Unit VI: Cyber Law & Information Security

1. Phishing often targets:

Answer: d) Emails
2. Identity theft involves:
Answer: b) Using someone’s personal data
3. DDoS stands for:
Answer: c) Distributed Denial of Service
 4. Two-factor authentication is:
Answer: a) Extra layer of security
5. GDPR originated in:
Answer: d) Europe
6. Personal data includes:
Answer: b) Email, name, address
7. Cybercrime cell is part of:
Answer: a) Police department
8. Ethical hacking uses:
Answer: c) Penetration testing
9. Cookie policy is part of:
Answer: b) Data privacy compliance
10. Which is a cyber law principle?
Answer: d) Accountability
11. Social engineering is:
Answer: a) Tricking users to reveal data
12. Firewall protects:
Answer: c) Network entry points
13. Encryption converts data into:
Answer: b) Ciphertext
14. Digital signature ensures:
Answer: d) Authenticity & integrity
15. IT Act 2000 amended in:
Answer: c) 2008

✅ Unit I: Ethics in Business and IT (Bonus MCQs with Options)

1. Which ethical principle involves being fair and impartial?

a) Integrity
b) Justice
c) Respect
d) Accountability
Answer: b
2. Which of these best defines corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
a) Company profit optimization
b) Legal department duties
c) Company's responsibility to society and environment
d) Employee performance review
Answer: c
3. A code of conduct is important in business because:
a) It defines marketing strategy
b) It replaces laws
c) It outlines expected ethical behavior
d) It lists salary bands
Answer: c
4. The term 'conflict of interest' refers to:
a) HR policy disputes
b) Disagreement with colleagues
c) Personal interest interfering with professional duties
 d) Disputes between departments
Answer: c
5. Transparency in a company leads to:
a) Higher expenses
b) Distrust
c) Better decision-making and accountability
d) Policy violation
Answer: c
6. Which act in India supports ethical conduct in IT?
a) RTI Act
b) IT Act 2000
c) Companies Act 1956
d) Income Tax Act
Answer: b
7. Which of the following is an unethical IT behavior?
a) Encrypting files
b) Accessing confidential data without permission
c) Creating backups
d) Using VPN for protection
Answer: b
8. Workplace ethics encourage:
a) Favoritism
b) Policy ignorance
c) A healthy and respectful environment
d) Lack of structure
Answer: c
9. Which of these promotes gender equity in workplaces?
a) Unequal pay
b) Women empowerment policies
c) Hiring based on appearance
d) Ignoring complaints
Answer: b
10. Ethical leadership includes:
a) Secrecy
b) Transparency and values-based actions
c) Profit-only thinking
d) Employee control
Answer: b

✅ Unit II: Intellectual Property Rights (Bonus MCQs with Options)

1. Which of the following is NOT protected by copyright?

a) Novels
b) Paintings
c) Company logos
d) Music tracks
Answer: c
2. What is the maximum duration of a patent in India?
a) 10 years
b) 20 years
 c) 50 years
d) Lifetime of the inventor
Answer: b
3. Which IP right is used for protecting confidential business information?
a) Trademark
b) Patent
c) Trade secret
d) Copyright
Answer: c
4. Which organization oversees international IP regulations?
a) WTO
b) UN
c) WIPO
d) UNESCO
Answer: c
5. The symbol ™ represents:
a) Registered trademark
b) Unregistered trademark
c) Copyright
d) Patent
Answer: b
6. Which of these can be patented?
a) Business name
b) Mathematical formula
c) Novel technical invention
d) Artistic sculpture
Answer: c
7. Which document defines what a patent protects?
a) Patent abstract
b) Patent claim
c) Patent specification
d) Patent summary
Answer: b
8. Which law governs IP in India?
a) Indian Penal Code
b) Patent Act 1970
c) Companies Act
d) GST Act
Answer: b
9. A logo is typically protected under:
a) Copyright
b) Patent
c) Trademark
d) Trade secret
Answer: c
10. The term ‘IPR’ stands for:
a) Internet Protocol Registry
b) International Property Right
c) Intellectual Property Rights
 d) Internal Patent Registry
Answer: c

✅ Unit III: Startup Schemes & Government Funding (Bonus MCQs)

1. Which initiative was launched to support and promote startups in India?

a) Make in India
b) Digital India
c) Startup India
d) Skill India
Answer: c
2. Which ministry governs the Startup India initiative?
a) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
b) Ministry of Finance
c) DPIIT
d) RBI
Answer: c
3. Which scheme focuses on research collaboration between small businesses and
research institutions?
a) SBIR
b) STTR
c) PMEGP
d) CGTMSE
Answer: b
4. What is the main function of the National Science Foundation (NSF)?
a) Taxation
b) Infrastructure
c) Research funding
d) Trademark registration
Answer: c
5. Which organization helps IT startups with infrastructure and export services?
a) SEBI
b) STPI
c) ISRO
d) CBSE
Answer: b
6. What is the full form of NASSCOM?
a) National Association of Software and Service Companies
b) National Society of Software and Commerce Management
c) National Academic System of Computer Management
d) None of the above
Answer: a
7. Which of the following is a key benefit under Startup India?
a) Tax audit increase
b) Mandatory IPO
c) Income tax exemption
d) Government buyout
Answer: c
8. Startup India offers self-certification under how many labour laws?
a) 3
 b) 6
c) 9
d) 12
Answer: c
9. Which term refers to the earliest stage of startup financing?
a) Seed funding
b) Series B
c) IPO
d) Acquisition
Answer: a
10. Which is a government-recognized startup condition in India?
a) More than 500 employees
b) Less than 10 years old
c) Listed on stock market
d) Minimum ₹50 crore turnover
Answer: b

✅ Unit IV: Startup in IT (Bonus MCQs)

1. What is the first section in a business plan?

a) Financial Projections
b) Executive Summary
c) Exit Strategy
d) Risk Management
Answer: b
2. Which part of the business plan defines the company’s structure and mission?
a) Operational Plan
b) Financial Forecast
c) Company Description
d) Appendix
Answer: c
3. What is a key reason for preparing a business plan?
a) File taxes
b) Attract investors and guide operations
c) Create a logo
d) Hire more staff
Answer: b
4. What is burn rate in a startup context?
a) Growth in monthly profits
b) Monthly cash outflow
c) Energy usage in data centers
d) Employee turnover
Answer: b
5. Which is included in the financial plan of a business plan?
a) Resume of founders
b) Market segmentation
c) Cash flow projections
d) Product sketches
Answer: c
 6. The section of a business plan that details staff roles is called:
a) Risk Assessment
b) Management and Organization
c) Company Description
d) Appendix
Answer: b
7. Why is the marketing plan important in a startup?
a) To avoid promotions
b) To increase internal hiring
c) To identify customer reach strategies
d) To design UI/UX
Answer: c
8. Which is NOT typically part of the operational plan?
a) Day-to-day processes
b) Workflow chart
c) Hiring policy
d) Sales tax calculations
Answer: d
9. What should be included in the appendix of a business plan?
a) Irrelevant news articles
b) Financial statements, charts, supporting documents
c) Hobbies of the founder
d) Branding colors
Answer: b
10. Which term refers to early-stage investors providing capital?
a) Bootstrapper
b) Venture capitalist
c) Angel investor
d) Crowdfunder
Answer: c

✅ Unit V: Companies in IT and ITES (Bonus MCQs)

1. What does ITES stand for?

a) Information Technology Enabled Security
b) Internet Technology Execution Strategy
c) Information Technology Enabled Services
d) Infrastructure Technology Energy Sector
Answer: c
2. Which of the following is a product-based company?
a) Infosys
b) TCS
c) Microsoft
d) Wipro
Answer: c
3. Which of the following offers IT services rather than products?
a) Adobe
b) Oracle
c) HCL
 d) Salesforce
Answer: c
4. STPI stands for:
a) Software Technology Parks of India
b) Secure Tech Processing Institute
c) Software Testing Project of India
d) Software Transport Protocol India
Answer: a
5. The role of NASSCOM is to:
a) Control financial regulations
b) Promote Indian IT and BPO sector
c) Monitor telecom spectrum
d) Enforce cybersecurity rules
Answer: b
6. Which city is known as India’s IT hub?
a) Delhi
b) Bengaluru
c) Mumbai
d) Hyderabad
Answer: b
7. SEZs are created to:
a) Restrict internet services
b) Encourage software piracy
c) Boost exports through incentives
d) Impose strict labor laws
Answer: c
8. Which of the following is a key feature of ITES?
a) Development of chipsets
b) Customer service and backend support
c) Hardware production
d) Public sector management
Answer: b
9. Which is an example of a service-based IT company?
a) TCS
b) Intel
c) Nvidia
d) Autodesk
Answer: a
10. What is a captive center in the ITES industry?
a) Local data center
b) Client-owned service center in another country
c) Cloud storage provider
d) AI research hub
Answer: b

✅ Unit VI: Law and Ethics in Information Security (Bonus MCQs)

1. The IT Act 2000 deals with:
a) Education laws
b) Corporate finance
c) Cybercrimes and e-commerce
d) Business audits
Answer: c
2. What is the full form of CERT-In?
a) Cyber Emergency Response Team – India
b) Central Emergency Report Tracker
c) Computer Electronic Regulation Taskforce
d) Cyber Evidence Resource Tracker
Answer: a
3. Which of the following is NOT a cyber threat?
a) Phishing
b) Malware
c) Encryption
d) Ransomware
Answer: c
4. Which law helps handle data breaches?
a) Trade Marks Act
b) Copyright Act
c) IT Act 2000
d) Company Act
Answer: c
5. Cyber ethics involve:
a) Sharing pirated content
b) Responsible behavior online
c) Ignoring online fraud
d) Creating spam
Answer: b
6. Which is a best practice in information security?
a) Weak passwords
b) Disabling firewalls
c) Using multifactor authentication
d) Ignoring updates
Answer: c
7. Phishing is related to:
a) Encrypting databases
b) Tracking cookies
c) Tricking users to steal personal data
d) Hardware manufacturing
Answer: c
8. Which is an example of cybercrime?
a) Browsing Facebook
b) Installing Windows updates
c) Hacking into a bank server
d) Creating a PowerPoint
Answer: c
9. What is digital forensics?
a) Designing web pages
 b) Studying ancient scripts
c) Investigating digital crimes
d) Cloud storage
Answer: c
10. The purpose of ADR in cyber law is to:
a) Hack into systems legally
b) Provide alternate solutions to court cases
c) Jail every cyber offender
d) Send warnings only
Answer: b

✅ UNIT I - Ethics in Business and IT

1. What is the primary goal of ethics in a business world?

a) To maximize profits
b) To promote integrity and trust
c) To reduce costs
d) To increase productivity
Answer: b
2. Which of the following is an example of ethical behavior in IT?
a) Hacking into a competitor's system
b) Respecting user data privacy
c) Sharing confidential information
d) Ignoring security protocols
Answer: b
3. What is the definition of integrity?
a) Following rules and regulations
b) Being honest and transparent
c) Maximizing profits
d) Minimizing costs
Answer: b
4. How can an organization promote ethical behavior?
a) By establishing a code of conduct
b) By ignoring unethical behavior
c) By prioritizing profits over ethics
d) By reducing employee benefits
Answer: a
5. Which ethical principle involves being fair and impartial?
a) Integrity
b) Justice
c) Respect
d) Accountability
Answer: b
6. Which of these best defines corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
a) Company profit optimization
b) Legal department duties
c) Company's responsibility to society and environment
d) Employee performance review
Answer: c
7. A code of conduct is important in business because:
a) It defines marketing strategy
b) It replaces laws
c) It outlines expected ethical behavior
d) It lists salary bands
Answer: c
8. The term 'conflict of interest' refers to:
a) HR policy disputes
b) Disagreement with colleagues
c) Personal interest interfering with professional duties
d) Disputes between departments
Answer: c
9. Transparency in a company leads to:
a) Higher expenses
b) Distrust
c) Better decision-making and accountability
d) Policy violation
Answer: c
10. Which act in India supports ethical conduct in IT?
a) RTI Act
b) IT Act 2000
c) Companies Act 1956
d) Income Tax Act
Answer: b
11. Which of the following is an unethical IT behavior?
a) Encrypting files
b) Accessing confidential data without permission
c) Creating backups
d) Using VPN for protection
Answer: b
12. Workplace ethics encourage:
a) Favoritism
b) Policy ignorance
c) A healthy and respectful environment
d) Lack of structure
Answer: c
13. Which of these promotes gender equity in workplaces?
a) Unequal pay
b) Women empowerment policies
c) Hiring based on appearance
d) Ignoring complaints
Answer: b
14. Ethical leadership includes:
a) Secrecy
b) Transparency and values-based actions
c) Profit-only thinking
d) Employee control
Answer: b
✅ UNIT II - Intellectual Property Rights

1. What is the main purpose of a patent?

a) To protect trademarks
b) To safeguard copyrights
c) To grant exclusive rights for inventions
d) To promote trade secrets
Answer: c
2. Which type of mark is used to certify the origin or quality of a product?
a) Trademark
b) Service mark
c) Certification mark
d) Collective mark
Answer: c
3. What is the maximum duration of a patent in India?
a) 10 years
b) 20 years
c) 50 years
d) Lifetime of the inventor
Answer: b
4. Which IP right protects confidential business information?
a) Trademark
b) Patent
c) Trade secret
d) Copyright
Answer: c
5. Which organization oversees international IP regulations?
a) WTO
b) UN
c) WIPO
d) UNESCO
Answer: c
6. The symbol ™ represents:
a) Registered trademark
b) Unregistered trademark
c) Copyright
d) Patent
Answer: b
7. Which of these can be patented?
a) Business name
b) Mathematical formula
c) Novel technical invention
d) Artistic sculpture
Answer: c
8. Which document defines what a patent protects?
a) Patent abstract
b) Patent claim
c) Patent specification
d) Patent summary
Answer: b
 9. A logo is typically protected under:
a) Copyright
b) Patent
c) Trademark
d) Trade secret
Answer: c
10. The term ‘IPR’ stands for:
a) Internet Protocol Registry
b) International Property Right
c) Intellectual Property Rights
d) Internal Patent Registry
Answer: c

✅ UNIT III - Startup Schemes and Government Funding

1. What is the primary benefit of the Startup India initiative?

a) Providing financial support to established businesses
b) Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship
c) Regulating startup companies
d) Increasing taxes on startups
Answer: b
2. Which scheme provides funding for research and development in small businesses?
a) SBIR
b) STTR
c) NSF Grants
d) All of the above
Answer: d
3. What is the main function of the National Science Foundation (NSF)?
a) Taxation
b) Infrastructure
c) Research funding
d) Trademark registration
Answer: c
4. Which organization helps IT startups with infrastructure and export services?
a) SEBI
b) STPI
c) ISRO
d) CBSE
Answer: b
5. What is the full form of NASSCOM?
a) National Association of Software and Service Companies
b) National Society of Software and Commerce Management
c) National Academic System of Computer Management
d) None of the above
Answer: a
6. Which of the following is a key benefit under Startup India?
a) Tax audit increase
b) Mandatory IPO
 c) Income tax exemption
d) Government buyout
Answer: c
7. Startup India offers self-certification under how many labour laws?
a) 3
b) 6
c) 9
d) 12
Answer: c
8. Which term refers to the earliest stage of startup financing?
a) Seed funding
b) Series B
c) IPO
d) Acquisition
Answer: a
9. Which is a government-recognized startup condition in India?
a) More than 500 employees
b) Less than 10 years old
c) Listed on stock market
d) Minimum ₹50 crore turnover
Answer: b

UNIT IV - Startup in IT

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1. What is the first section in a business plan?

a) Financial Projections

b) Executive Summary

c) Exit Strategy

d) Risk Management

Answer: b

2. Which part of the business plan defines the company's structure and mission?

a) Operational Plan

b) Financial Forecast

c) Company Description

d) Appendix

Answer: c

3. What is a key reason for preparing a business plan?

 a) File taxes

b) Attract investors and guide operations

c) Create a logo

d) Hire more staff

Answer: b

4. What is burn rate in a startup context?

a) Growth in monthly profits

b) Monthly cash outflow

c) Energy usage in data centers

d) Employee turnover

Answer: b

5. Which is included in the financial plan of a business plan?

a) Resume of founders

b) Market segmentation

c) Cash flow projections

d) Product sketches

Answer: c

6. The section of a business plan that details staff roles is called:

a) Risk Assessment

b) Management and Organization

c) Company Description

d) Appendix

Answer: b

7. Why is the marketing plan important in a startup?

a) To avoid promotions

b) To increase internal hiring

c) To identify customer reach strategies

 d) To design UI/UX

Answer: c

8. Which is NOT typically part of the operational plan?

a) Day-to-day processes

b) Workflow chart

c) Hiring policy

d) Sales tax calculations

Answer: d

9. What should be included in the appendix of a business plan?

a) Irrelevant news articles

b) Financial statements, charts, supporting documents

c) Hobbies of the founder

d) Branding colors

Answer: b

10. Which term refers to early-stage investors providing capital?

a) Bootstrapper

b) Venture capitalist

c) Angel investor

d) Crowdfunder

Answer: c

UNIT V - IT and ITES Companies

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1. What does ITES stand for?

a) Information Technology Enabled Security

b) Internet Technology Execution Strategy

c) Information Technology Enabled Services

d) Infrastructure Technology Energy Sector

 Answer: c

2. Which of the following is a product-based company?

a) Infosys

b) TCS

c) Microsoft

d) Wipro

Answer: c

3. Which of the following offers IT services rather than products?

a) Adobe

b) Oracle

c) HCL

d) Salesforce

Answer: c

4. STPI stands for:

a) Software Technology Parks of India

b) Secure Tech Processing Institute

c) Software Testing Project of India

d) Software Transport Protocol India

Answer: a

5. The role of NASSCOM is to:

a) Control financial regulations

b) Promote Indian IT and BPO sector

c) Monitor telecom spectrum

d) Enforce cybersecurity rules

Answer: b

6. Which city is known as India's IT hub?

 a) Delhi

b) Bengaluru

c) Mumbai

d) Hyderabad

Answer: b

7. SEZs are created to:

a) Restrict internet services

b) Encourage software piracy

c) Boost exports through incentives

d) Impose strict labor laws

Answer: c

8. Which of the following is a key feature of ITES?

a) Development of chipsets

b) Customer service and backend support

c) Hardware production

d) Public sector management

Answer: b

9. Which is an example of a service-based IT company?

a) TCS

b) Intel

c) Nvidia

d) Autodesk

Answer: a

10. What is a captive center in the ITES industry?

a) Local data center

b) Client-owned service center in another country

c) Cloud storage provider

 d) AI research hub

Answer: b

UNIT VI - Law and Ethics in Information Security

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1. The IT Act 2000 deals with:

a) Education laws

b) Corporate finance

c) Cybercrimes and e-commerce

d) Business audits

Answer: c

2. What is the full form of CERT-In?

a) Cyber Emergency Response Team - India

b) Central Emergency Report Tracker

c) Computer Electronic Regulation Taskforce

d) Cyber Evidence Resource Tracker

Answer: a

3. Which of the following is NOT a cyber threat?

a) Phishing

b) Malware

c) Encryption

d) Ransomware

Answer: c

4. Which law helps handle data breaches?

a) Trade Marks Act

b) Copyright Act

c) IT Act 2000

d) Company Act
 Answer: c

5. Cyber ethics involve:

a) Sharing pirated content

b) Responsible behavior online

c) Ignoring online fraud

d) Creating spam

Answer: b

6. Which is a best practice in information security?

a) Weak passwords

b) Disabling firewalls

c) Using multifactor authentication

d) Ignoring updates

Answer: c

7. Phishing is related to:

a) Encrypting databases

b) Tracking cookies

c) Tricking users to steal personal data

d) Hardware manufacturing

Answer: c

8. Which is an example of cybercrime?

a) Browsing Facebook

b) Installing Windows updates

c) Hacking into a bank server

d) Creating a PowerPoint

Answer: c

9. What is digital forensics?

 a) Designing web pages

b) Studying ancient scripts

c) Investigating digital crimes

d) Cloud storage

Answer: c

10. The purpose of ADR in cyber law is to:

a) Hack into systems legally

b) Provide alternate solutions to court cases

c) Jail every cyber offender

d) Send warnings only

Answer: b

✅ UNIT I – Ethics in Business and IT

1. What is business ethics mainly concerned with?

a) Increasing profits
b) Following moral principles in business
c) Reducing taxes
d) Growing customer base
Answer: b
2. Which of the following defines an ethical dilemma?
a) A confusing business model
b) A situation with two or more conflicting moral options
c) Budget allocation issue
d) Marketing plan misalignment
Answer: b
3. Transparency in a business helps build:
a) Secrecy
b) Trust
c) Overhead costs
d) Disputes
Answer: b
4. Which behavior is considered unethical in IT?
a) Encrypting data
b) Using firewalls
c) Selling customer data
d) Conducting a security audit
Answer: c
5. What does the term 'code of ethics' mean?
a) Programming guide
b) Company vision
c) Set of principles for ethical conduct
 d) Recruitment policy
Answer: c
6. Which stakeholder is primarily responsible for setting ethical standards?
a) Customers
b) Competitors
c) Company leadership
d) Suppliers
Answer: c
7. Which of the following promotes workplace ethics?
a) Discrimination
b) Nepotism
c) Code of conduct
d) Gossip
Answer: c
8. Which document legally supports IT ethics in India?
a) Income Tax Act
b) RTI Act
c) IT Act, 2000
d) Companies Act
Answer: c
9. What does whistleblowing involve?
a) Playing the flute
b) Reporting unethical or illegal activities
c) Promoting advertisements
d) Social media posting
Answer: b
10. Who benefits most from ethical conduct in business?
a) Only owners
b) Only employees
c) All stakeholders
d) Only suppliers
Answer: c

✅ UNIT II – Intellectual Property Rights

1. Which IPR protects inventions?

a) Copyright
b) Patent
c) Trademark
d) Trade secret
Answer: b
2. What does a copyright protect?
a) Logo
b) Invention
c) Original literary or artistic work
d) Brand name
Answer: c
3. The term for secret business information is:
a) IP asset
b) Copyright
c) Trade secret
d) Innovation report
Answer: c
4. Which organization handles global IP matters?
a) UNESCO
b) WTO
c) WIPO
d) UN
Answer: c
5. Duration of trademark protection in India?
a) 5 years
b) 10 years (renewable)
c) 20 years
d) Lifetime
Answer: b
6. A patent must be:
a) Costly
b) Published
c) Novel, non-obvious, and useful
d) Expired
Answer: c
7. What is 'plagiarism'?
a) Inventing something new
b) Copying someone’s work without credit
c) Reporting IPR violations
d) Filing a patent
Answer: b
8. Software can be protected by:
a) Trademark
b) Copyright
c) Industrial design
d) Trade secret only
Answer: b
9. What does “™” mean?
a) Registered trademark
b) Unregistered trademark
c) Copyright
d) Patent pending
Answer: b
10. Who grants patents in India?
a) RBI
b) Ministry of Education
c) Indian Patent Office
d) CBI
Answer: c
✅ UNIT III – Startup Schemes & Government Funding

1. Which ministry controls Startup India?

a) HRD
b) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
c) DPIIT
d) TRAI
Answer: c
2. Which of these is not a funding stage?
a) Seed
b) Series A
c) IPO
d) MVP
Answer: d
3. Which initiative supports tech innovation in small firms?
a) CSR
b) STTR
c) IPO
d) MSME
Answer: b
4. Startup India certification is valid for:
a) 3 years
b) 5 years
c) 7 years
d) 10 years
Answer: d
5. What is NASSCOM known for?
a) Protecting trademarks
b) Promoting Indian IT & BPO sectors
c) Providing tax filing services
d) Certifying patents
Answer: b
6. Who can apply under Startup India?
a) NGO
b) Public sector company
c) Young innovator-led private company
d) Government office
Answer: c
7. Which platform promotes entrepreneurship in India?
a) Swiggy
b) MyGov
c) Startup India Hub
d) RBI
Answer: c
8. Which funding model uses public small investments?
a) Venture capital
b) Private equity
c) Crowdfunding
d) Seed funding
Answer: c
 9. Stand-up India scheme helps:
a) Farmers
b) Students
c) Women and SC/ST entrepreneurs
d) NRIs
Answer: c
10. Startup ecosystem includes:
a) Incubators
b) Investors
c) Government schemes
d) All of the above
Answer: d

✅ UNIT IV – Startup in IT

1. What does MVP mean in startup?

a) Most Verified Product
b) Minimum Viable Product
c) Market Viability Point
d) Marginal Value Potential
Answer: b
2. What’s included in a pitch deck?
a) Personal hobbies
b) Startup idea, market, team, financials
c) Legal history
d) Sports achievements
Answer: b
3. Burn rate measures:
a) Hiring time
b) Monthly cash consumption
c) Employee turnover
d) Revenue per lead
Answer: b
4. What’s a pivot in startup terms?
a) Employee rotation
b) Business model shift
c) Revenue spike
d) Investment round
Answer: b
5. Bootstrapping means:
a) Using investors' money
b) Taking loans
c) Using personal savings
d) Relying on crowdfunding
Answer: c
6. A lean startup focuses on:
a) Hiring in bulk
b) MVP & customer feedback
 c) Big office space
d) Funding at early stage
Answer: b
7. Which is a SaaS company?
a) Infosys
b) Canva
c) Amul
d) TVS
Answer: b
8. Incubators provide:
a) Only office space
b) Legal advice
c) Mentorship, funding, and support
d) Tax filing
Answer: c
9. Which term means users genuinely love the product?
a) Revenue fit
b) Product-market fit
c) Viral growth
d) Scalable demand
Answer: b
10. What is a cap table?
a) Hiring table
b) Ownership structure
c) Subscription form
d) Vision statement
Answer: b

✅ UNIT V – IT and ITES Companies

1. ITES mainly includes:

a) Car manufacturing
b) Customer service and back-office work
c) Textbook printing
d) Coal mining
Answer: b
2. BPO stands for:
a) Back Processing Org
b) Basic Product Office
c) Business Process Outsourcing
d) Batch Production Office
Answer: c
3. KPO stands for:
a) Knowledge Power Org
b) Knowledge Process Outsourcing
c) Key Partner Org
d) Known Processing Org
Answer: b
 4. STPI’s role is to:
a) Build highways
b) Offer tax benefits to IT exports
c) Conduct exams
d) Build schools
Answer: b
5. NASSCOM is associated with:
a) Telecom
b) Food production
c) IT and BPO industry
d) Tourism
Answer: c
6. Which is a product-based company?
a) TCS
b) Infosys
c) Microsoft
d) Wipro
Answer: c
7. Captive center means:
a) Outsourced police station
b) In-house foreign branch
c) Shared office
d) Third-party vendor
Answer: b
8. IaaS means:
a) Infrastructure as a Service
b) Investment as a Source
c) Interface as a Solution
d) Internet as a System
Answer: a
9. Which of these is an example of SaaS?
a) Amazon EC2
b) Salesforce
c) Dropbox
d) GitHub
Answer: b
10. BPM in IT stands for:
a) Business Process Management
b) Binary Program Module
c) Backup Power Mechanism
d) Billing Packet Mode
Answer: a

✅ UNIT VI – Law and Ethics in Information Security

1. IT Act was passed in:

a) 1995
b) 2000
 c) 2002
d) 2005
Answer: b
2. What is cybercrime?
a) Legal hacking
b) Using mobile
c) Crime involving computers
d) Electricity theft
Answer: c
3. Which of these is NOT a cyber threat?
a) Phishing
b) Ransomware
c) Trojan horse
d) Excel
Answer: d
4. CERT-In stands for:
a) Central Emergency Review Team
b) Cyber Emergency Response Team – India
c) Cyber Education and Research Team
d) Core Enforcement of Rules Team
Answer: b
5. What is a firewall used for?
a) Boosting signal
b) Protecting network
c) Recording audio
d) Data compression
Answer: b
6. Two-factor authentication means:
a) Two people using same password
b) Two passwords
c) Password + OTP/biometrics
d) Master password
Answer: c
7. What is data breach?
a) Saving passwords
b) Unauthorized access to sensitive data
c) Data backup
d) Network setup
Answer: b
8. Digital forensics is used for:
a) Email writing
b) Gaming
c) Investigating cybercrime
d) Creating apps
Answer: c
9. GDPR protects:
a) Indian apps
b) US websites
c) European Union data
 d) African banks
Answer: c
10. What is the penalty for cybercrime in India?
a) Promotion
b) Bonus
c) Jail and fine
d) None
Answer: c