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Internet and Digital Policies in Pakistan MCQs with Answer

What is the name of the regulatory authority for Pakistan’s telecommunication sector?
A) Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA)
B) Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
C) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
D) Digital Pakistan Authority

Answer
A) Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA)

Which Pakistani law governs cybercrimes and online activities?
A) Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA)
B) National Cybersecurity Policy
C) Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Act
D) Digital Privacy Act

Answer
A) Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA)

In which year was the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) passed in Pakistan?
A) 2013
B) 2015
C) 2017
D) 2019

Answer
B) 2015

Which initiative was launched by the government of Pakistan to promote digital literacy?
A) Digital Pakistan Vision
B) National Digital Literacy Campaign
C) E-Pakistan Project
D) IT Empowerment Program

Answer
A) Digital Pakistan Vision

Which of the following is a key objective of the Digital Pakistan Policy?
A) Improving internet speeds across the country
B) Promoting e-commerce and digital entrepreneurship
C) Reducing digital devices’ prices
D) Limiting foreign social media platforms’ presence in Pakistan

Answer
B) Promoting e-commerce and digital entrepreneurship

What is the main goal of Pakistan’s Digital Pakistan Vision?
A) Establishing digital borders for internet access
B) Providing internet connectivity to rural areas
C) Transforming Pakistan into a digital economy
D) Increasing surveillance on internet activities

Answer
C) Transforming Pakistan into a digital economy

Which of these organizations is responsible for regulating internet services in Pakistan?
A) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
B) Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA)
C) Pakistan Media Regulatory Commission (PMRC)
D) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Answer
B) Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA)

Which social media platform was temporarily banned in Pakistan in 2020 due to content issues?
A) Facebook
B) Twitter
C) TikTok
D) Instagram

Answer
C) TikTok

What is the name of Pakistan’s initiative to create a secure cyber ecosystem?
A) Cyber Pakistan Project
B) National Cyber Security Policy
C) Cyber Governance Framework
D) Digital Security Act

Answer
B) National Cyber Security Policy

Which of the following is one of the main concerns addressed by Pakistan’s Digital Pakistan Vision?
A) Reducing social media usage
B) Developing the digital infrastructure
C) Increasing surveillance on private data
D) Promoting international cooperation in digital matters

Answer
B) Developing the digital infrastructure

Which of the following is a part of the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act?
A) Protection of online privacy
B) Anti-cybercrime provisions
C) Internet censorship
D) Regulation of digital content creation

Answer
B) Anti-cybercrime provisions

What is the role of the Pakistan Computer Bureau (PCB)?
A) To regulate internet prices
B) To oversee digital transformation in government
C) To monitor cybersecurity issues
D) To promote e-commerce laws

Answer
B) To oversee digital transformation in government

What is the focus of Pakistan’s National IT Policy?
A) Limiting internet access
B) Promoting innovation in the IT and software sectors
C) Restricting foreign companies in the IT industry
D) Establishing digital banks

Answer
B) Promoting innovation in the IT and software sectors

Which Pakistani government body deals with cybercrime investigations and digital evidence?
A) National Accountability Bureau (NAB)
B) Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)
C) Ministry of Interior
D) National Intelligence Agency

Answer
B) Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)

What is the primary objective of the “Digital Pakistan” initiative?
A) Developing internet censorship laws
B) Empowering citizens with digital skills
C) Ensuring internet monopolies in Pakistan
D) Limiting the use of foreign digital platforms

Answer
B) Empowering citizens with digital skills

In which year did Pakistan officially launch the “Digital Pakistan” campaign?
A) 2016
B) 2018
C) 2020
D) 2022

Answer
B) 2018

What is a significant challenge for digital policy implementation in Pakistan?
A) Lack of interest in technology
B) Insufficient broadband internet access in rural areas
C) High cost of digital devices
D) Unwillingness to adopt international standards

Answer
B) Insufficient broadband internet access in rural areas

Which international organization collaborates with Pakistan to improve its cybersecurity measures?
A) United Nations
B) NATO
C) International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
D) European Union

Answer
C) International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

What action did the PTA take in 2020 to regulate online content in Pakistan?
A) Banned all foreign apps
B) Established a digital content monitoring framework
C) Removed internet tariffs for rural areas
D) Encouraged the development of local social media platforms

Answer
B) Established a digital content monitoring framework

Which department is responsible for Pakistan’s IT and technology development?
A) Ministry of Information and Technology
B) Ministry of Science and Technology
C) Ministry of Finance
D) Ministry of Education

Answer
A) Ministry of Information and Technology

Which of the following is a key challenge for the digital economy in Pakistan?
A) Over-dependence on traditional industries
B) Lack of government support for digital businesses
C) Low internet penetration in rural areas
D) Excessive regulation of digital platforms

Answer
C) Low internet penetration in rural areas

Which body was set up by the government of Pakistan to ensure the security of its cyber space?
A) Pakistan Cyber Security Agency
B) National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC)
C) National ICT R&D Fund
D) Pakistan Computer Emergency Response Team (PakCERT)

Answer
D) Pakistan Computer Emergency Response Team (PakCERT)

What is the purpose of the Pakistan Data Protection Bill?
A) To allow unrestricted access to personal data
B) To protect citizens’ online privacy
C) To regulate digital content
D) To enable surveillance of social media platforms

Answer
B) To protect citizens’ online privacy

Which of the following platforms was banned in Pakistan due to concerns over immoral content in 2020?
A) Facebook
B) TikTok
C) YouTube
D) Twitter

Answer
B) TikTok

What does the Digital Pakistan Vision aim to improve in the country?
A) Broadband internet accessibility for all
B) Regulation of social media content
C) Use of digital currency
D) Government data collection processes

Answer
A) Broadband internet accessibility for all

What is one of the main objectives of the National Cyber Security Policy of Pakistan?
A) Monitoring international digital threats
B) Protecting government digital infrastructure
C) Encouraging private companies to create cyber defense tools
D) Allowing foreign companies to monitor internet activities

Answer
B) Protecting government digital infrastructure

Which area does the Pakistan Digital Policy prioritize to foster growth?
A) Digital payments and financial inclusion
B) Banning foreign apps
C) Restricting internet usage
D) Eliminating the use of social media platforms

Answer
A) Digital payments and financial inclusion

What does Pakistan’s e-Government initiative aim to achieve?
A) Speeding up the process of digitizing government records
B) Cutting down on internet censorship
C) Enforcing stricter data protection laws
D) Limiting internet services to government officials

Answer
A) Speeding up the process of digitizing government records

Which Pakistani city is known as the hub for tech startups under the country’s digital policy?
A) Lahore
B) Islamabad
C) Karachi
D) Peshawar

Answer
C) Karachi

What is the aim of the “Smart Cities” initiative under the Digital Pakistan Vision?
A) To build cities without internet access
B) To reduce the population in major cities
C) To develop modern infrastructure and technology-enabled services
D) To stop the growth of digital technologies in cities

Answer
C) To develop modern infrastructure and technology-enabled services

What is a major challenge for the successful implementation of Pakistan’s Digital Pakistan Vision?
A) Excessive taxation on digital platforms
B) Lack of digital literacy among the population
C) High demand for foreign social media platforms
D) Restrictions on foreign digital investments

Answer
B) Lack of digital literacy among the population

Which Pakistani law addresses the issue of cyberbullying?
A) Anti-Cybercrime Law
B) Electronic Crimes Prevention Act
C) Prevention of Digital Harassment Act
D) Cyberbullying Prevention Act

Answer
B) Electronic Crimes Prevention Act

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