Living in the IT Era Quiz

You are searching for a tutorial on how to use a new software program. What type of website is most likely to help you?

• Social media site

• E-commerce site

• Educational or tutorial site

• News website

While researching for a school paper, you come across a website that does not list its author or sources. What should you do?

• Use the information without checking

• Verify the information using other reliable sources

• Assume it is accurate because it’s online

• Share it with your classmates

You want to create a personal blog to share your thoughts and ideas. Which platform would be the best choice?

• A video-sharing platform

• A blogging platform like WordPress or Blogger

• An online marketplace

• A gaming website

Your teacher asks you to bookmark a website for future reference. What is the best way to do this?

• Memorize the URL

• Write it on paper

• Use your browser’s bookmark feature

• Email the link to yourself

You encounter a webpage that looks outdated and has broken links. What could this indicate?

• The website is maintained regularly

• The website is secure

• The website may no longer be actively updated

• The website is protected from malware

Your friend suggests using a website for downloading free images, but it doesn’t have licensing information. What should you do?

• Download and use the images without concern

• Look for copyright-free or licensed image websites

• Ask your friend for permission to use the images

• Use the images but give credit to the website

You are filling out a form on a website and notice the URL begins with "http://" instead of "https://". What does this mean?

• The website is secure

• The website does not encrypt data, so it may not be safe

• The website will load faster

• The website is only accessible offline

You are trying to connect to the internet at a coffee shop, but the network requires a password. What should you do?

• Guess the password until it works

• Ask the staff for the correct password

• Use your mobile data instead

• Connect to any available open network

You notice your internet speed is slower than usual while streaming videos. What could be the problem?

• The video file is too large

• Other users on the same network are consuming bandwidth

• Your antivirus software is causing issues

• The website has stopped working

You receive a pop-up while browsing that says you have won a prize. What should you do?

• Click the pop-up to claim your prize

• Ignore the pop-up and close it immediately

• Provide your personal information to verify your prize

• Restart your device