BCS CISMP-V9 Exam - Topic 5 Question 104 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's CISMP-V9 exam

Question #: 104
Topic #: 5

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Which of the following is NOT considered to be a form of computer misuse?

AIllegal retention of personal data.

BIllegal interception of information.

CIllegal access to computer systems.

DDownloading of pirated software.

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Suggested Answer: A

The term 'computer misuse' typically refers to activities that are illegal or unauthorized and involve a computer system. This includes illegal interception of information, illegal access to computer systems, and downloading of pirated software, as these actions are unauthorized and often involve breaching security measures. However, the illegal retention of personal data, while a serious privacy concern and potentially a legal issue, is not typically classified under the scope of 'computer misuse'. Instead, it falls under data protection and privacy regulations, which deal with the proper handling and storage of personal information.

by Latosha at Oct 27, 2025, 11:33 AM

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Markus

2 days ago

Hmm, I’m not so sure about that…

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Marilynn

7 days ago

Totally agree, D should be on the list!

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Roselle

13 days ago

Wait, downloading pirated software isn't considered misuse?

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Dominque

18 days ago

I thought all of these were illegal?

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Stevie

23 days ago

I'm with Shawana on this one. Downloading pirated software is about as illegal as it gets when it comes to computer misuse.

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Sylvie

28 days ago

Downloading pirated software? Really? That's like asking which crime is not a crime. Hilarious!

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Man

1 month ago

B) Illegal interception of information is the correct answer. Intercepting data is a serious breach of privacy and security.

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Irma

1 month ago

C) Illegal access to computer systems is the obvious answer here. Accessing systems without authorization is a big no-no.

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Shawana

1 month ago

D) Downloading of pirated software is definitely a form of computer misuse. I can't believe that's even an option!

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Eulah

2 months ago

I feel like downloading pirated software might be the odd one out here, but I can't recall the exact definitions we went over in class.

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Annelle

2 months ago

I’m a bit confused. Isn’t illegal access to computer systems always considered misuse?

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Tamesha

2 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think illegal retention of personal data is definitely misuse.

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Audra

2 months ago

I agree, D seems less serious than the others.

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Ceola

2 months ago

I think D is the right answer. Downloading pirated software feels common.

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Novella

3 months ago

D is definitely computer misuse.

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Valene

3 months ago

A) Illegal retention of personal data is the correct answer. Keeping people's private information without their consent is a major violation.

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Rosio

3 months ago

I think all of these options seem like forms of misuse, but I’m not entirely sure about the downloading of pirated software.

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Fairy

3 months ago

Ugh, this question is tricky. I'll have to review my notes on computer misuse before deciding.

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Madonna

4 months ago

I'm confident the answer is B. Illegal interception of information is not considered computer misuse.

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Edmond

4 months ago

D. Downloading pirated software is definitely a form of computer misuse, so that's the one that's not considered a form of it.

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Novella

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Suzi

4 months ago

I think the answer is A. Illegal retention of personal data doesn't seem like a form of computer misuse to me.

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Loise

2 months ago

I disagree, I think it's D. Pirated software is definitely misuse.

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