To determine the punishment for cheating using computer resources under the IT Act, 2000:
1. The Information Technology Act, 2000, specifies that cheating using computer resources can lead to imprisonment for up to 3 years.
2. This provision is aimed at curbing cybercrimes and ensuring digital security.
3. The other options do not align with the specified punishment duration.
Therefore, the correct answer is (2) 3 years.