Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Digital Footprint

What is a digital footprint?

• A type of cloud storage

• A type of shoe

• A trail of data created while using the Internet

• A type of computer virus

What is a passive digital footprint?

• Data trail unintentionally left online

• Data trail intentionally left online

• Data trail left on physical paper

• Data trail left in a book

What is an active digital footprint?

• Data intentionally submitted online

• Data submitted via mail

• Data submitted in person

• Data unintentionally submitted online

What is an example of a passive digital footprint?

• Publishing a blog

• Posting on social media

• Sending an email

• Search history saved by search engines

What contributes to your active digital footprint?

• Sending an email

• Watching a movie

• Visiting a website

• Reading a book

How can you expand your digital footprint through social media?

• Watching TV shows

• Reading news articles

• Posting status updates

• Sending emails

Why is it important to consider your digital footprint?

• To avoid using the Internet

• To hide your online activities

• To increase your online presence

• To prevent leaving a negative trail of data

What is a potential consequence of not considering your digital footprint?

• Never using the Internet

• Avoiding social media completely

• Deleting all online content

• Sending a scathing email that remains online

Can you guarantee the removal of digital data once it has been shared online?

• No, there is no guarantee

• Yes, it can always be removed

• It depends on the data size

• It depends on the Internet speed

Who has a digital footprint?

• Only those who use email

• Only a few select individuals

• Everyone who uses the Internet

• Only those who have social media accounts