Safe & effective online searches

What is a safe way to start an online search?

• Use any random website for information.

• Use a reputable search engine and ensure device security.

Why is it important to use specific keywords in searches?

• Using specific keywords slows down the search process.

• General keywords provide more accurate results than specific ones.

• Specific keywords are only useful for image searches.

• It is important to use specific keywords in searches to improve relevance and accuracy of search results.

What should you do if you find inappropriate content online?

• Report the content to the platform and block the user.

• Engage with the user to understand their perspective.

• Share the content on social media for awareness.

• Ignore the content and continue browsing.

How can you tell if a website is trustworthy?

• The website is new and has no contact information.

• A trustworthy website typically has HTTPS, clear contact information, positive reviews, an established domain age, and a privacy policy.

• It is recommended by a friend without any research.

• The website has a flashy design and lots of ads.

What does it mean to verify information from multiple sources?

• It involves ignoring conflicting information from other sources.

• It requires accepting all information as true without verification.

• It means to cross-check facts or claims by consulting different reliable sources to ensure accuracy and credibility.

• It means to rely solely on one source for information.

Why should you avoid sharing personal information online?

• You should avoid sharing personal information online to protect your privacy and security.

• To gain more followers on social media.

• To make new friends online easily.

• To improve your online gaming experience.

What is a search engine? Can you name one?

• Bing

• Google

• Yahoo

• DuckDuckGo

How can you use quotation marks in a search?

• Quotation marks can only be used in advanced search settings.

• Use quotation marks to search for exact phrases.

• Use quotation marks to search for single words.

• Quotation marks are used to exclude terms from the search.

What is the purpose of using filters in search results?

• To increase the number of search results.

• To narrow down search results based on specific criteria.

• To eliminate all search results completely.

• To display results in random order.

What is a URL?

• A URL is a web address that specifies the location of a resource on the internet.

• A URL is a type of computer virus.

• A URL is a programming language.

• A URL is a type of web browser.