Internet Safety Quiz

What is the primary purpose of browser tracking?

• To decrease the relevance of ads

• To infect your computer with malware

• To improve browsing speed and convenience

• To slow down your internet connection

Answer explanation

Browser tracking is primarily used to improve browsing speed and convenience by remembering user preferences, history, and settings to enhance the overall browsing experience.

What piece of data do many websites save to track your browsing activity?

• A cookie

• A bookmark

• A virus

• An email

Answer explanation

Many websites save cookies to track browsing activity as they store user data and preferences, allowing for personalized experiences and targeted advertising.

Which of the following is NOT a reason websites track your browsing activity?

• To directly access your bank account

• To determine your browsing habits

• To make your browsing experience more convenient

• To suggest products you might want to buy

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'To directly access your bank account' because websites do not track your browsing activity for this purpose.

How can cookies affect your browsing experience?

• By damaging your computer's hard drive

• By preventing access to certain websites

• By making it faster and more personalized

• By deleting your saved passwords

Answer explanation

Cookies can affect your browsing experience by making it faster and more personalized, as they store information about your preferences and settings for specific websites.

What can you do to avoid cookie tracking?

• Stop using the internet

• Disable your internet connection

• Enable Do Not Track setting in your browser

• Only use incognito mode

Answer explanation

Enabling the Do Not Track setting in your browser is the correct choice to avoid cookie tracking while still using the internet.

What is NOT a consequence of disabling cookies?

• Your computer will run faster

• Websites cannot track your browsing activity as easily

• You might not receive personalized ads

• Some site features may be disabled

Answer explanation

Disabling cookies does not make your computer run faster. It mainly affects tracking, personalized ads, and site features.

Besides cookies, what is another way websites can track your browsing habits?

• Listening through your computer's microphone

• Using your IP address to access your computer

• By monitoring your offline activities

• Through your user accounts

Answer explanation

Websites can track your browsing habits through your user accounts, which store information about your online activities and preferences.

What information do video sites like YouTube use to suggest more videos?

• The device you are using

• Your physical location

• The videos you watch

• Your age and gender

Answer explanation

Video sites like YouTube suggest more videos based on the videos you watch, not on the device you are using, your physical location, or your age and gender.

How can you manage the information shared with service providers like Facebook or Google?

• By using a different internet service provider

• By deleting your account

• By paying a subscription fee

• By adjusting your privacy settings

Answer explanation

Adjusting your privacy settings allows you to manage the information shared with service providers like Facebook or Google, giving you control over what data is shared.

What is the primary risk associated with cookies?

• They can slow down your browsing speed

• They pose a serious risk to your online security

• They can delete your saved data

• They can be used to track your browsing activity

Answer explanation

The primary risk associated with cookies is that they can be used to track your browsing activity.