ISC2 ISSMP Exam - Topic 3 Question 29 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's ISSMP exam

Question #: 29
Topic #: 3

John is a black hat hacker. FBI arrested him while performing some email scams. Under which of the following US laws will john be charged?

A18 U.S.C. 1362

B18 U.S.C. 1030

C18 U.S.C. 2701

D18 U.S.C. 2510

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Suggested Answer: B

According to the scenario, John has arrested while performing some email scams. Therefore, he will be charged under 18 U.S.C. 1030 law that applies to the fraud and related activities in connection with computers.

Answer option A is incorrect. It applies to the destruction of communication lines, stations, or systems.

Answer option D is incorrect. It pertains to wire and electronic communications interception and the interception of oral communications.

Answer option C is incorrect. It pertains to stored wire and electronic communications, and transactional records access.

by Gladys at May 08, 2022, 08:15 AM

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Ivette

4 months ago

18 U.S.C. 2510 is about wiretaps, not hacking!

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Zachary

4 months ago

1030 seems right, but I thought email scams fell under different laws too.

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Alva

4 months ago

Wait, are you sure? What about 18 U.S.C. 2701?

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Jerlene

4 months ago

I agree, that law covers hacking and scams.

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Latia

5 months ago

Definitely 18 U.S.C. 1030 for computer fraud.

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Evette

5 months ago

I’m leaning towards 18 U.S.C. 1030 too, but I wonder if there are other laws that could apply in this case.

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Ammie

5 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like 18 U.S.C. 2510 could be relevant, but it’s more about wiretaps, right?

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Beula

5 months ago

I think it might be 18 U.S.C. 1030, since that one deals with computer fraud and abuse.

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Dorthy

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about 18 U.S.C. 2701 relating to unauthorized access to stored communications.

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Jamal

5 months ago

I'm not sure about this one. Performing regression testing in a set order seems like it could be important, but I'm not sure if it's considered "best practice." I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Ayesha

5 months ago

Tricky question. Remember risk stratification helps doctors plan treatment and understand potential patient trajectories.

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