Digital Trails Quiz

What is a digital footprint?

• The digital footprint is the physical mark left on a computer screen when someone touches it.

• The digital footprint is the sound made by a computer when it is turned on.

• The digital footprint is the password used to access a website.

• The digital footprint is the trail of data left behind when someone uses the internet.

Why is it important to manage your digital footprint?

• To protect your private information information.

• To increase your online visibility and popularity.

• To share personal information with strangers.

• To make it easier for hackers to access your accounts.

True or False: Your digital footprint can affect your future opportunities.

• False

• Not sure

• True

• Only if you have a large online presence

What are some examples of private information that should not be shared online?

• full name, birthday, age, school name, phone number and address

• your mom's name and your usernames

• student ID number

• email addresses

Why should we not post private information online?

• Because we should not put anything online

• Because it is information that other's can use to identify you

• Because your mom said not to

• Because people don't like it

What steps can you take to prevent becoming a victim of being identified online?

• Post personal information online without any restrictions

• Be careful about what private information you share online

• Use simple and common passwords for all your online accounts

• Share everything online without considering the consequences

True or False: It is safe to share your passwords with your friends.

• Sometimes

• True

• Only if they are trustworthy

• False

It is Ok to share your full name online?

• True

• False

I can share my phone number on private messaging

• No, because someone can hack into your private messages

• Yes, because it is safe no matter what

• Yes, because I shared it with my grandma

• No, because my mom said to just put it on facebook

It is ok to put my private information in an email

• True

• False