According to the National Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 1996, the severity of the penalty for computer crimes depends on the value of the information obtained and whether the offense is judged to have been committed for each of the following except __________.
A) for purposes of commercial advantage
B) for private financial gain
C) to harass
D) in furtherance of a criminal act

Question

According to the National Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 1996, the severity of the penalty for computer crimes depends on the value of the information obtained and whether the offense is judged to have been committed for each of the following except __________.
A) for purposes of commercial advantage
B) for private financial gain 
C) to harass
D) in furtherance of a criminal act

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The National Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 1996 does not specifically include harassment as a factor in determining the severity of penalties for computer crimes. The act focuses on offenses committed for commercial advantage, private financial gain, or in furtherance of a criminal act.