Y8 - Evaluating Good and Bad Websites

Which of the following is a sign that a website is a reliable source of information?

• It has lots of pop-up adverts.

• It provides references to trusted organisations and experts.

• It uses lots of bright colours and animations.

• It asks for your personal details before showing any content.

What is one way to check if a website is credible?

• Check if the website has a professional design and clear contact information.

• See if the website loads slowly.

• Look for as many adverts as possible.

• Make sure the website is the first result on a search engine.

Which of the following is an example of biased information?

• A website that presents only one side of an argument and ignores other viewpoints.

• A website that lists both pros and cons of an issue.

• A website that uses evidence from multiple sources.

• A website that links to government statistics.

What does a padlock symbol in the address bar of a website usually mean?

• The website is under construction.

• The website is secure and uses encryption.

• The website is not working.

• The website is only available in the UK.

Which of the following is NOT a good practice for creating a safe password?

• Using a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.

• Using your name or birthday.

• Making it at least 8 characters long.

• Changing it regularly.

Which CSS property is used to change the text colour of an element?

• font-size

• background

• colour

• border

What is the main purpose of JavaScript (JS) on a website?

• To add structure to the content.

• To style the content.

• To make the website interactive.

• To store the website on a server.

Which of the following is a sign that a website might be unsafe?

• The website asks you to download unknown files.

• The website has a privacy policy.

• The website uses HTTPS.

• The website is recommended by your teacher.

What should you do if you find information on a website that seems suspicious?

• Share it with your friends immediately.

• Check the information on other trusted websites.

• Believe it without question.

• Ignore all other sources.

Which of the following is a feature of good website design?

• Difficult navigation and hidden menus.

• Clear layout and easy-to-read text.

• Lots of flashing images.

• Text in many different fonts and colours.