Pressing Post: Multiple choice Quiz

Two students (Daniel and Greg) have an argument at school. Daniel decides that in his next Instagram post, he's going to include a photo of Greg he took in the changeroom during the sports carnival. Greg hasn't got a shirt on in the photo, leading Daniel to believe the photo will embarrass Greg when other classmates see it. Daniels decision is an example of:

• Copyright Infringement

• Doing the right thing

• Cyberbullying

• Sharing too much information

Answer explanation

Cyberbullying occurs when bullying, harassment or discrimination takes place online. In this instance, Daniel has bullied Greg on an online platform.

Instagram has established Community guidelines to best protect its users from harm, as well as educate users on how to use the platform safely and respectfully. Which of the following is an example of one of the Instagram Community Guidelines?

• Foster meaningful and genuine interactions

• Respect Everyone

• Don't post hateful content

• You have the right to post whatever you want

Answer explanation

While there were multiple answers that align with the appropriate use of Instagram, "Foster meaningful and genuine interactions" is the only answer that correctly states a community guideline used by Instagram.

What is the name of the Australian Government Website designed to help Australians post and use Instagram (amongst other social media platforms) appropriately.

• SafetyNet

• eGovSafe

• OnlineSafe

• eSafety Commissioner

Anonymity describes:

• Someone doing something anonymously

• Setting your account to anonymous

• Someone doing something to someone they wouldn't do face-to-face

• Posting on someone else's account

Answer explanation

Someone calling someone "fat" or "ugly" online knowing they wouldn't face-to-face, is an example of Anonymity.

Tyler wants to share a cool photo he found on someone else's page. He is going to credit the original producer, by tagging him in the caption and listing his profile in the bottom corner of the photo. Understanding the importance of referencing and crediting creators of media is:

• an ethic

• a responsibility

• a trait

• an ideal

Izzy (14 years old) is starting an Instagram account, let's help her stay safe. What are the steps Izzy should take to ensure she uses Instagram safely and responsibly?

• Create a public account, post anything you find on the internet and try accumulate lots of followers

• Check with her parents first, set her account to private, only accept follow requests from people she knows and is comfortable with, gain people's consent before posting photos that include them, always credit the original creator of a photo you wish to post, never add a location to your posts

• Create a private account, always tag your friends no matter what, accept all follow requests and add a location to family photos

• Tell everyone at school about your instagram page and tell them to follow you and shout you out on their stories.

How many fake instagram accounts exist (approx)

• 60 million

• 125 Million

• 3 million

• 95 million

A random account has requested to follow you. They have lots of followers, a normal profile picture and their bio says they are from Australia. You should:

• Accept their request, message them to find out who they are, then decide if they are allowed to follow you

• Decline their request, but if they request again I'll accept, as they must be real

• Decline their request and block the account if they continue to send follow requests or attempt to message you

• Accept their request, follow them back and like their posts

Answer explanation

It's important to remember that even accounts that look real can be bots or scams. Always decline people you don't know personally.

Jane is on holiday and decides to post a selfie of her with her mum after a day visiting the Eiffel Tower. She posts it straight away, adding her hotel as a location and tagging her friends from back home. What's Jane failed to consider?

• Jane shouldn't have added a location to her post

• Jane should have asked her mum for permission to post a photo that includes her, shouldn't have added a location and shouldn't have tagged her friends without gaining their consent first

• Jane hasn't checked the community guidelines for Instagram in France

• Jane should have considered posting a photo with the Eiffel Tower with hashtags to get more likes