How Tech-Savvy Are You?

You're scrolling through social media and see a suspicious link. What do you do?

• Click on it - sounds interesting!

• Ask a friend what it is.

• Ignore it and keep scrolling.

What's the difference between RAM and ROM on your phone?

• No idea, what's ROM?

• RAM is for storing apps, ROM is for temporary data.

• RAM is for short-term memory, ROM is long-term storage.

You need to edit a school project video. Which FREE software would be a good choice?

• Microsoft Publisher

• iMovie (for Apple users) or DaVinci Resolve

• Notepad

What's the best way to create a strong password?

• Use your birthday and pet's name.

• Make it long (over 12 characters) with a mix of uppercase, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

• Same password for everything, it's easier to remember.

What's the cloud?

• A fluffy place to store data online.

• A network of servers that store data remotely.

• A type of virtual reality headset.

What does "phishing" mean?

• A type of deep-sea fishing.

• Tricking someone into giving up personal information online.

• A special effect used in video games.

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What does "IRL" stand for?

• In Real Life

• International Robotics League

• I Robot League

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You accidentally drop your phone in the toilet! What should you DO FIRST?

• Plug it in to charge.

• Turn it off immediately and dry it thoroughly with a towel.

• Take a picture for social media!

What's the difference between a hashtag and an "@" symbol on social media?

• No idea, they're the same thing.

• A hashtag (#) categorizes a post, "@" mentions someone.

• A hashtag is for angry posts, "@" is for happy ones.

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You suspect your computer has a virus. What's the first step?

• Open all your emails to see if anyone else has it.

• Run a virus scan with your security software.

• Restart your computer - that usually fixes everything.