Website Cookies Quiz

What are cookies on websites?

• Small programs that damage your computer

• Pieces of information that websites store on your computer

• Unwanted emails from websites

• Chocolate cookies that come with online purchases

Cookies are like a (_ _______ ____) that a website leaves on your device to remember things about you.

(a)  

Why do websites use cookies?

• To track harmful activities on your computer

• To make your online experience worse

• To remember things like your preferences and items in a shopping basket

• To charge you extra for their services

Websites use cookies to make your online experience ( (a)   )

Is it usually safe to accept cookies from websites?

• No, because they always contain viruses

• Yes, but you should ask an adult before accepting cookies from uwebsite you do not know

• Yes, because they make your computer run faster

• No, because they delete your personal data

It's important to be safe online and only accept ( (a)   ) from websites that you trust.

Cookies can raise privacy concerns by storing information about you without your (a)  

How can cookies personalise your experience ina good way?

• By remembering language and currency preferences

• By tracking your location

• By displaying personalized ads

• By storing your credit card information

Cookies can take up storage space on your device and potentially share your information with (a)   .

What is one good thing about cookies mentioned in the text?

• Remembering details on forms to save time

• Tracking users for advertising

• Making website more secure