Digital Safety and Wellbeing

The best line of defence against malware and viruses is…

• using and updating anti-malware software regularly

• not letting anyone else use your computer

• running multiple anti-malware programmes at the same time

• staying off the internet

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Which of these are examples of malicious computer software?

• Viruses

• Apps

• Worms

• Malware

• Spiders

This password needs strengthening.

KaleCarrotSalad

Which of the following would NOT be good ideas for making it more secure?

• Add a special character or symbol, such as Kale&CarrotSalad

• Some websites allow spaces. Put spaces in an unusual place, such as Kal eCarrotSa lad

• Change words to make it less of a meaningful phrase, such as KaleBrickOutcome

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  Change letters to numbers to add characters (but still help you remember it), such as KaleCarr0tSalad

• None of the above. They are all good.

What is your Digital Footprint?

• Markers to the websites you visit.

• The trail of data you create when using the internet.

• The comments that you make to social media posts.

• The number of devices you own.

True or False? The vacation photos I posted on social media will disappear after a couple of years.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Nothing on the internet ever disappears completely. The best you can do is to make sure you delete things yourself to make it harder for people to find. Also use whatever privacy and security settings are available on the sites and apps where you post.

The only thing safer is never to post at all!

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Google Drive takes file sharing a step further than services like DropBox by including…

• integration with DropBox

• special privacy settings

• collaborative tools and documents

• all of the above

Which ONE of these areas for digital wellbeing do you feel is the most relevant to you?

• looking after personal health, safety, relationships and work-life balance in digital settings

• using digital tools in pursuit of personal goals (eg health and fitness) and to participate in social and community activities

• acting safely and responsibly in digital environments

• managing digital workload, overload and distraction

• acting with concern for the human and natural environment when using digital tools

Answer explanation

There is no one correct answer. What is most relevant or important to you may not be as relevant or important to someone else.

It is important to be aware of how and why you use digital technologies. That way you are in control instead of them controlling you!

What do night-time apps or modes do?

• Increase screen brightness

• Dim the screen

• Mute your device's volume

• Disable all notifications

• Reduce the amount of blue light that is emitted

Answer explanation

Night-time modes or apps for devices are designed to dim the screen and reduce the harsh blue light normally emitted by screens and which can inhibit sleep.

What can you do to improve your digital wellbeing? Select all that apply

• Relax with a book

• Push through to the end to get your work done

• Browse social media

• Get active and (if possible) outdoors

Answer explanation

Taking screen breaks, getting fresh air and exercise, resting and relaxing away from your devices and engaging in real-world activities are all good ways to improve your digital wellbeing.

Which of these strategies can help you stay organised and on-track? Select all that apply

• Work on multi-tasking several things at the same time.

• Use calendars and checklists

• Take breaks and treat yourself to small pleasures

• Work as long as you can

Answer explanation

Calendars and checklists will help you keep track of tasks, assignments and due dates.

Taking breaks and treating yourself to small pleasures will keep you energised and lift your mood.