Digital Footprint Quiz

What is a digital footprint?

• A mark you leave on the ground when you walk

• The trail of information you leave behind when using the internet

• the number of times you visit a website

• a type of computer game

Which of the following creates your digital footprint?

• posting photos on social media

• writing comments in online games

• searching for information online

• all of these

How long can your digital footprint last?

• a few days

• it can disappear after a while

• it can last forever and be seen by others

• only for as long as you stay on social media

Can you give an example of a positive digital footprint?

How can your digital footprint affect your future?

• It has no effect on your future

• It can help you get a job or into university if you post positive things online

• It will only affect your future if you post embarrassing photos

• It doesn't matter as long as you delete everything eventually

If I regret something I posted online, I should __________ it.

Which of these actions is part of maintaining a good digital footprint?

• Sharing private details like your home address

• posting kind messages and treating others with respect online

• leaving mean comments under other people's posts

• using the same password everywhere

Why is it important to be careful with what you share online?

• because everyone will see it and you can't take it back

• because it can help you become famous

• because no one cares what you post

• because only your friends will see it

Which of the following could damage your digital footprint?

• posting a positive comment

• sharing your location and personal details in a game

• taking a break from social media

• reporting someone who is being unkind

What should you think about before posting something online?

• Whether it will make you look cool

• whether you can get a lot of likes or shares

• whether others will like it or not

• whether it could hurt someone or make you regret it