E-Safety

Which of these is classes as personal information?

• Date of birth, online nickname and gender
• Date of birth, full name and address
• Date of birth, full name and gender

What can you do to get less spam?

• Always tick the 'don't pass on my details' box when filling forms in.
• Change your email address every six months.
• Never give your email address to anyone.

What might someone do if they steal your identity?

• Earn lots of money and leave it in your bank account.
• Try to give you all the credit for their hard work.
• Try to access your bank account or set up a loan in your name.

Why should you be careful when using file sharing sites?

• You might be downloading malware.
• The person sharing the file can see your name and address.
• The person sharing the file will send you a bill.

Someone has told you three reasons why you shouldn't let your mobile phone post your location on social networking sites. Which one is true?

• Your parents will be able to track where you've been and guess what you've been up to.
• The local shopping centre will notice you're there so often that they will offer you a job.
• Someone might go to your house while you're out and burgle it.

What term describes the act of winding someone up online?

• Trolling
• Posting
• Phishing

What should you do if you want to meet someone you only know online?

• Meet somewhere quiet, so you can get to know each other.
• Take an adult with you and meet in a public space.
• Don't tell anyone because that would be embarrassing.

What software can you use to avoid getting viruses?

• Disk Cleanup software
• Firewall software
• Anti-virus software

Which of these statements is true?

• It is illegal to download from file-sharing sites.
• It is free and legal to download anything you find online.
• It is legal to use file sharing sites, but not if you're downloading the latest blockbuster or best-selling album.

What name would you give to an email attachment that may harm your computer?

• Phishing
• Spam
• Malware