Cybersafety Quiz

Which of the following is a risk associated with social networking sites?

• Increased physical activity

• Privacy invasion

• Improved academic performance

• Better sleep patterns

Answer explanation

Privacy invasion is a risk associated with social networking sites, as personal information can be exposed to a wider audience without consent.

What term is related to "privacy" in the context of internet use?

• Digital footprint

• Physical footprint

• Social footprint

• Environmental footprint

Answer explanation

In the context of internet use, the term related to 'privacy' is 'Digital footprint', which refers to the trail of data left behind by a person's online activity.

Which of the following is a cybersafety technique to protect personal information?

• Sharing passwords with friends

• Using strong passwords

• Posting personal information online

• Ignoring privacy settings

Answer explanation

Using strong passwords is a cybersafety technique to protect personal information by making it harder for unauthorized access.

What is the definition of privacy according to Dictionary.com, 2016?

• The state of being free from unwanted or undue intrusion or disturbance in one's private life or affairs; freedom to be let alone

• The state of being constantly monitored by others

• The ability to share personal information freely

• The state of being in a public place

Answer explanation

The definition of privacy according to Dictionary.com, 2016 is the state of being free from unwanted or undue intrusion or disturbance in one's private life or affairs; freedom to be let alone

Which of the following is NOT a result of loss of privacy?

• Someone knows your name

• Someone knows your address

• Someone knows your favorite color

• Someone knows your email

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Someone knows your favorite color' because knowing someone's favorite color does not necessarily result in a loss of privacy compared to knowing personal information like name, address, or email.

Which of the following is an example of loss of privacy?

• Someone knows your phone number

• Someone knows your favorite food

• Someone knows your favorite movie

• Someone knows your favorite sport

Answer explanation

The correct choice for loss of privacy is 'Someone knows your phone number' as it involves sharing personal contact information which can compromise privacy.

What is an online predator?

• Someone who unintentionally targets people for harm using online chat rooms or social media.

• Someone who intentionally targets people for harm using online chat rooms or social media.

• Someone who helps people using online chat rooms or social media.

• Someone who unintentionally helps people using online chat rooms or social media.

Answer explanation

An online predator is someone who intentionally targets people for harm using online chat rooms or social media.

What is a digital footprint?

• Information about you and what you do online

• A type of shoe print

• A physical footprint left on the ground

• A type of digital art

Answer explanation

A digital footprint refers to information about you and what you do online, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Which of the following is NOT a part of your digital footprint on social media?

• Status

• Posts

• Pictures/tags

• Physical address

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Physical address' as it is NOT a part of your digital footprint on social media.

What are cookies in the context of digital footprints?

• Files stored on your computer that tell browsers how to remember your favorites and previous searches

• A type of dessert

• A type of software virus

• A type of social media post

Answer explanation

Files stored on your computer that tell browsers how to remember your favorites and previous searches