UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements B and D are the wrong statements because they promote unsafe security practices. Using the same simple password for all accounts increases vulnerability; if one account is compromised, many others can be accessed easily. Similarly, public Wi-Fi networks, even when password protected, may be insecure for sensitive transactions like online banking due to risks such as snooping and fake hotspots. Statements A and C are correct as they highlight the importance of applying security patches and recognising phishing attempts, so the correct option must include only B and D as wrong.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it groups exactly the two wrong statements, B and D. Both of these statements contradict established cyber security guidelines that advise unique strong passwords and caution when using public Wi-Fi for confidential activities. By excluding A and C, which are accurate, this option matches the requirement to select only the wrong statements.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it treats only B as wrong and ignores D. While B is indeed a wrong statement, D is also unsafe advice since public Wi-Fi networks can be compromised in various ways. Leaving out one of the wrong statements means this option does not satisfy the question's demand to identify all wrong statements.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes A along with B and D as wrong statements. Statement A is actually correct; applying updates and security patches is a recommended security practice. Including a correct statement among wrong ones makes this combination logically inconsistent.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it groups A, C and D as wrong statements. Both A and C present correct security principles related to patching systems and recognising phishing attacks. Only D is wrong among these three, so treating all three as wrong misrepresents the conceptual content of ICT security and cyber ethics.

Statements A, B, D and E correctly describe plagiarism and academic integrity. Plagiarism is using others’ work without acknowledgment, citation prevents it, self-plagiarism can occur when reusing work without permission and instruction on citation and paraphrasing supports ethical writing. Statement C is false because accessibility does not cancel the need for attribution, and F is false since tools do not replace understanding of referencing. Therefore A, B, D and E only are correct.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it omits E and hence ignores the role of explicit teaching about citation and paraphrasing. While A, B and D are true, the set does not include all correct statements.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it includes all valid explanations of plagiarism and preventive education while excluding justifications for unacknowledged copying and overreliance on tools. It matches accepted academic norms.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it incorporates C, which claims copying from freely accessible websites without attribution is acceptable. This violates academic integrity, supporting the view that the combination cannot be accepted.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it omits A and thus fails to state the basic definition of plagiarism. Although B, D and E are correct, leaving out A means not all essential statements are included.

Statements A, C and D correctly describe digital footprints and cyber ethical behaviour, whereas statement B is false. A digital footprint consists of data traces left by online actions, and organisations may review these traces when assessing candidates. Cyber ethics requires awareness of these consequences and responsible posting. Deleting a post does not guarantee that no copies remain, because caches, screenshots or backups may persist. Thus, the combination A, C and D only is correct.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it groups A and C only and leaves out D. While understanding what digital footprints are and how they are used is important, ethical reflection and responsible posting described in D are also essential. Excluding D underplays the behavioural aspect of cyber ethics.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes A, B and C as correct, thereby accepting B. Statement B wrongly suggests that deletion removes all traces, ignoring the persistence of data in various systems. Including this false statement makes the combination invalid.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it lists C and D only and omits A. Without defining a digital footprint as data traces left online, the explanation of the concept is incomplete. A is fundamental to the topic and cannot be left out.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it brings together the three true statements A, C and D and excludes B, which gives a misleading sense of security about deletion. It integrates conceptual understanding and ethical practice, which is appropriate for ICT education.