Grade 8 Quiz on Online Safety

You receive an email saying you won a free phone and must click a link to claim it. What should you do?

• Click the link right away

• Reply and ask if it's real

• Delete the email or mark it as spam

• Forward it to your friends

Which sign shows that a website is secure?

• It has a colorful homepage

• The address bar shows "https://" and a padlock

• It loads slowly

• It has pop-up ads

You get a pop-up warning you about a virus and telling you to download a program. What's the safest thing to do?

• Download the program

• Call the phone number in the pop-up

• Close the pop-up and run trusted antivirus software

• Restart the computer

Your friend shares a link to a website offering free movies. What should you do?

• Click the link immediately

• Ask a trusted adult to check it

• Bookmark the page

• Share it with others

What is a strong password?

• abc123

• yourname2025

• SoccerStar

• %M9!tL7#zA

Why should you avoid sharing your home address and school name online?

• It makes your profile messy

• It could be used by strangers to find or harm you

• Your friends already know it

• It's boring information

What is phishing?

• A sport

• A way to block pop-ups

• A trick to steal your personal information online

• A type of internet signal

What should you do if you get an email asking for your password?

• Reply with your password

• Report it as phishing

• Try to log in from the link

• Save the email for later

Which of the following is NOT safe online behavior?

• Keeping your password private

• Clicking on unknown links in emails

• Using a secure connection

• Asking a teacher before signing up for a site

A website says "https://" in the address bar. What does this mean?

• It is slow

• It is secure and encrypted

• It costs money to use

• It is only for games