Digital Citizenship Quiz

What is a good rule of thumb for behavior in the cyberworld?

• To use technology as much as possible

• To behave in the cyberworld in the same way you would in the real world

• To only use respectful language when talking in person

• To change your behavior as technology evolves

Maggie's 12-year-old brother started using a cell phone last month and noticed that his friends use inappropriate language and say hurtful things while texting, but they don’t talk like that when they see each other in person. What does Maggie's brother's observation suggests digital citizenship?

• That young people prefer texting to talking

• That inappropriate language is more common in person

• That there can be a disconnect between online and offline behavior

• That texting is harmful to digital citizenship

Which of the following should you never share online to ensure your safety?

• Your favorite color

• Your home address, phone number, birthdate, and school name

• Your hobbies

• Your favorite books

What does "plagiarizing" mean?

• Sharing your own ideas online

• Using another person's work or ideas without giving them credit

• Citing all the sources you use for your report

• Rephrasing an author's words and citing your sources

What must we always practice as good digital citizens?

• Competitive decision-making

• Safe and responsible decision-making

• Quick decision-making

• Independent decision-making

Why is it not smart to click on a link in an email that you do not recognize?

• Link is the main character in KD Swamp Owl Chronicles.

• Because the link may contain a virus or malware and could damage your computer or steal your data.

• Dr. Pepper is better than Pepsi.

• Pennies are not the same color as dimes.

How long do things you post online (including on social media) last on the internet?

• I've never ridden on a kangaroo before.

• There is no such thing as the internet.

• 1 minute (this is not true...don't choose this answer)

• Once something is posted to the internet is there forever. This is why to really think before posting ESPECIALLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA.

Maya enjoys staying connected with friends on social media. Lately, she's started to get a lot of notifications on her phone. Maya opens the app every time she sees a notification and is beginning to feel anxious about checking her friends' posts right away. What could Maya do to maintain a healthy media balance for herself?

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• ​​​​​​​Maya could change her phone settings so she does not receive notifications that distract her. 

• Maya could respond to her friends' posts, telling them how annoying they are.

• ​​​​​​​Maya could delete her account and never use social media again.

• ​​​​​​​Maya could complain to her friends.

Aimee watched an unboxing video of decorations she wants to get for her room. Now every time she goes online she sees advertisements from the company that makes the decorations. Why is she seeing these ads?

• Because she only visits websites from that company.

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• Because she asked her mom if she could get the decorations.

• Because the company collected information about the videos she watched.

• Because everyone else online sees the same ads.

What is the first step to positively contribute to the digital world?

• Treat others how you want to be treated

• Keep your messages and posts negative

• Double-check your messages or comments after you post or send

• Avoid digital drama