Unit 1 - GCSE - Digital Footprint

If I typed your name online, what would I find?

• Only your favorite color.

• Information and posts related to you.

• Nothing at all.

• Only your school grades.

What is a digital footprint?

• The trail of data you leave when using the internet

• The physical marks left by your shoes

• The number of friends you have online

• The amount of time you spend on your phone

Which of the following would be considered passive information collection?

• Writing a comment

• Website tracking your clicks

• Uploading a profile picture

• Sharing a post

How could the post about getting detention affect the person's reputation?

• It could make them seem irresponsible

• It could improve their reputation

• It would have no effect

• It would make them more popular

Which of the following is NOT a way a passive digital footprint can be created?

• Someone tags you in a photo

• You post a comment on a public page

• Someone mentions your name online

• Someone shares your information without your knowledge

Which of the following is an example of a passive digital footprint?

• Writing a blog post

• Liking a photo

• Being tagged in a photo by someone else

• Sending a private message

Why is it important to be aware of your passive digital footprint?

• It cannot be seen by anyone

• It can be seen by others and affect your privacy

• It is always positive

• It is only visible to you

What kind of digital footprint is created when you search online for "cheap flights to Ibiza" and then see flight ads on every site?

• Passive digital footprint

• Active digital footprint

• Physical footprint

• Environmental footprint

Why do companies collect data about your online searches?

• To improve targeted advertising

• To slow down your internet

• To delete your search history

• To send you physical letters

What is one way advertisers track your online behavior across different websites?

• Using cookies

• Sending you text messages

• Calling your home phone

• Mailing you flyers