Cyber Security (BCC301) AKTU previous year questions 2024–2026
Every Cyber Security question from 5 AKTU papers, tagged by unit, topic and marks. A few recent questions from each unit are listed below; open the page to filter by unit, topic or mark type.
Unit 1: Introduction to Cyber Crime – AKTU PYQs
- What is cyber security? (2 marks, 2026, Cybercrime Definition and Origins)
- Discuss about survival mantra for the netizens. (7 marks, 2026, Survival Mantra for Netizens)
- Who are cybercriminals? Discuss different types of cybercriminals and their motives. (7 marks, 2026, Who Are Cybercriminals)
- Describe various cyber offenses and explain how criminals plan cyber attacks. (7 marks, 2026, Cyber Offenses and Attacks)
- What is the difference between security and privacy? (2 marks, 2025, Cybercrime Definition and Origins)
Unit 2: Cyber Crime: Mobile and Wireless Devices – AKTU PYQs
- Examine the terms "trends in mobility". (2 marks, 2026, Mobile and Wireless Proliferation)
- Describe organizational measures for handling mobile devices securely. (7 marks, 2026, Organizational Mobile Security Policies)
- Write the security challenges posed by mobile devices. (7 marks, 2026, Mobile Device Security Challenges)
- Explain the proliferation of mobile and wireless devices and trends in mobility. (7 marks, 2026, Mobile and Wireless Proliferation)
- List any two measures an organization can take to handle mobile device security. (2 marks, 2025, Organizational Mobile Security Policies)
Unit 3: Tools and Methods Used in Cybercrime – AKTU PYQs
- What is a worm in computer? (2 marks, 2026, Malware Viruses Worms Trojans)
- Explain Trojan horses and backdoors with suitable examples. (7 marks, 2026, Malware Viruses Worms Trojans)
- Describe steganography and its applications in cybercrime. (7 marks, 2026, Malware Viruses Worms Trojans)
- Describe buffer overflow attacks and their consequences. (7 marks, 2026, SQL Injection and Buffer Overflow)
- Define anonymizers with an example. (2 marks, 2025, Proxy Servers and Anonymizers)
Unit 4: Understanding Computer Forensics – AKTU PYQs
- What is a forensic investigation? (2 marks, 2026, Digital Forensics Science)
- What is privacy threat in social media? (2 marks, 2026, Forensics Social Networking Sites)
- Discuss the concept of chain of custody and its importance in legal proceedings. (7 marks, 2026, Cyber Forensics Digital Evidence)
- Discuss security and privacy threats associated with social networking platforms. (7 marks, 2026, Forensics Social Networking Sites)
- Explain cyber forensics and the role of digital evidence in investigations. (7 marks, 2026, Cyber Forensics Digital Evidence)
Unit 5: Security Policies and Cyber Laws – AKTU PYQs
- Define Indian cyber law. (2 marks, 2026, Indian Cyber Law)
- What is copyright act? (2 marks, 2026, Intellectual Property Issues)
- Explain the objectives and scope of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. (7 marks, 2026, Digital Personal Data Protection Act)
- Explain trademarks and their role in brand protection. (7 marks, 2026, Intellectual Property Issues)
- Write the issues in intellectual property. Explain patent law in India. (7 marks, 2026, Intellectual Property Issues)