Digital Footprint Quiz

What is a "Digital Footprint"?

• The mark made by a virtual shoe.

• A shoe that can connect to the internet

• A post on social media

• The data trail that is left behind as a result of interacting and engaging across the digital world.

Answer explanation

Thats right! Whenever you leave a trace of personal data or information you add to your digital footprint.

What contributes to building your digital footprint?

• Your shoes

• Videos you upload to social media

• Photos you are tagged in by others

• Comments you make on accounts that use your name and likeness

What are the negative implications of a poorly monitored digital footprint?

• Hammer toes and bunions

• Arthritis

• Damaged relationships

• Missed job opportunities

Digital "decluttering" refers to...

• Tidying your room

• Deleting all your friends from social media

• Removing unflattering posts and untagging compromising photos

• Tagging your friends into photos of them at their worst

Where can you go for information on how to manage your privacy settings for a variety of apps?

• Your parents

• the eSafety Guide

• Wikipedia

• The public library

Who is likely to be concerned about what your digital footprint looks like?

• A potential employer

• A digital podiatrist

• Your friends

• Your future children

Answer explanation

Whilst your future children might be embarrassed, its potential employers that are mostly concerned about your digital footprint.

Monitoring your digital footprint helps to . . .?

• Safeguard your reputation

• Ensure that your online activities reflect your real life values

• Ensure your wearing the correct shoe size

• Make sure everyone knows how amazing and exciting your life is

The easiest way to check what your digital footprint looks like is to . . .?

• Search for a highly regarded podiatrist on Google

• Monitor how much engagement you post get on social media

• Search for yourself on Google

• Search for yourself on DuckDuckGo

Answer explanation

You could "DuckDuckGo" yourself, but it wouldn't be as easy as googling... Would it?

According to Moncur (2022), what percentage of employers now use social media to assess candidates?

• 60%

• 70%

• 30%

• 80%

Can you lose your job because of something you said or shared on social media?

• Yes.

• No.

Answer explanation

Dismissal because of your conduct online is a real risk. Even when posting outside of work hours.