Mastering Online Safety Skills

Which of the following is a sign that an email might be a phishing attempt?

• The email is from a known contact and contains a personal message.

• The email asks for personal information and has a sense of urgency.

• The email contains a greeting with your full name.

• The email is from a company you recently interacted with.

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When evaluating a website's privacy settings, what is a strategic step you should take?

• Accept all default settings without review.

• Review and customize settings to limit data sharing.

• Ignore privacy settings as they are not important.

• Share your password with the website for better security.

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How can you strategically plan to ensure your online behavior is safe?

• Share your passwords with friends for safekeeping.

• Use the same password for all accounts for simplicity.

• Regularly update passwords and use two-factor authentication.

• Click on all links to verify their content.

What is a strategic way to recognize a secure website?

• Look for a padlock icon and "https" in the URL.

• Ensure the website has a colorful design.

• Check if the website loads quickly.

• Verify the website has many advertisements.

Which of the following is a strategic measure to protect your privacy online?

• Share your location on all social media posts.

• Use privacy settings to control who can see your information.

• Accept all friend requests on social media.

• Post personal information on public forums.

How can you strategically analyze an email to determine if it is a phishing attempt?

• Check for spelling errors and generic greetings.

• Assume all emails are safe if they look professional.

• Respond to the email to verify its authenticity.

• Forward the email to friends for their opinion.

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What is a strategic approach to assess the safety of a new app before downloading it?

• Download it immediately if it has a catchy name.

• Read reviews and check permissions required by the app.

• Assume all apps in the app store are safe.

• Download apps only if they are free.

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Which strategic action should you take if you suspect your account has been compromised?

• Ignore the issue and hope it resolves itself.

• Change your password and review account activity.

• Share your account details with friends for advice.

• Close the account immediately without checking.

How can you strategically evaluate the safety of a public Wi-Fi network?

• Use it for all transactions without concern.

• Avoid accessing sensitive information on public Wi-Fi.

• Assume all public Wi-Fi networks are secure.

• Share the network with as many devices as possible.

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What strategic step can you take to protect your personal information on social media?

• Make all your posts public for maximum visibility.

• Regularly review and update your privacy settings.

• Accept all friend requests to increase your network.

• Share your daily routine in detail.