Understanding Digital Citizenship Quiz

Maya notices that someone keeps sending her mean messages online and posting hurtful comments about her on social media. What is this an example of?

• Playing games online with friends

• Using technology to hurt or harass someone repeatedly

• Learning about computers in school

• Sharing funny videos with classmates

Answer explanation

Maya's experience of receiving mean messages and hurtful comments online is an example of using technology to hurt or harass someone repeatedly, which is a form of cyberbullying.

Kai is using social media to connect with friends. Which of the following is an example of responsible social media use by Kai?

• Posting private information about yourself

• Sharing kind and respectful comments

• Spreading rumors about classmates

• Using someone else’s account without permission

Answer explanation

Sharing kind and respectful comments is an example of responsible social media use, as it promotes positivity and respect among friends, unlike posting private information, spreading rumors, or using accounts without permission.

Elijah is scrolling through his social media feed and notices that someone is being cyberbullied in the comments section. What should Elijah do?

• Ignore it and do nothing

• Join in and make fun of the person

• Tell a trusted adult or teacher

• Share the mean message with others

Answer explanation

Elijah should tell a trusted adult or teacher about the cyberbullying. This action can help address the situation appropriately and support the victim, rather than ignoring it or contributing to the bullying.

Noah is learning about safe ways to use social media. Which of the following is NOT a safe way for Noah to use social media?

• Keeping your password secret

• Accepting friend requests from strangers

• Thinking before you post

• Setting your account to private

Answer explanation

Accepting friend requests from strangers is NOT safe, as it can expose Noah to potential risks. Keeping passwords secret, thinking before posting, and setting accounts to private are all safe practices.

Elijah receives a mean message online from someone in his class. What is the best first step Elijah should take?

• Reply with a mean message

• Save the message and tell an adult

• Delete your account right away

• Share the message with your friends

Answer explanation

The best first step for Elijah is to save the mean message and tell an adult. This ensures he has evidence of the behavior and can get help, rather than responding negatively or ignoring the issue.

Mason is about to post a comment on social media without thinking much about it. Why is it important for Mason to think before posting?

• Because posts can be deleted easily

• Because your posts can affect others and stay online for a long time

• Because only your friends can see your posts

• Because it is fun to post quickly

Answer explanation

It's important for Mason to think before posting because his comments can impact others and may remain online for a long time, potentially leading to misunderstandings or negative consequences.

Noah sees a hurtful comment about a classmate on social media. Which action shows Noah is being a good digital citizen?

• Sharing someone’s embarrassing photo without asking

• Reporting hurtful comments to the platform

• Posting rumors about classmates

• Ignoring your privacy settings

Answer explanation

Reporting hurtful comments to the platform shows Noah is being a good digital citizen by taking action against bullying and promoting a safer online environment.

Priya notices that some students are spreading hurtful messages about a classmate online. How can she help prevent cyberbullying in her school community?

• By spreading rumors online

• By supporting classmates and standing up against bullying

• By ignoring mean messages

• By sharing private information

Answer explanation

Priya can help prevent cyberbullying by supporting her classmates and standing up against bullying. This positive action fosters a safe environment, unlike spreading rumors, ignoring messages, or sharing private information.

Imagine you see a classmate being bullied in a group chat. What steps could you take to help solve the problem and support your classmate?

• Ignore the situation and leave the chat

• Join in with the bullies

• Stand up for your classmate, save evidence, and tell a trusted adult

• Share the bullying messages with more people

Answer explanation

Standing up for your classmate shows support and helps combat bullying. Saving evidence is crucial for reporting, and informing a trusted adult ensures the issue is addressed appropriately.

Avery sees that a friend has posted something mean about another student on social media. What is the most responsible way for Avery to handle this situation?

• Like and share the post

• Tell the student who was bullied to ignore it

• Talk to your friend about why it’s wrong and encourage them to delete the post

• Pretend you didn’t see it

Answer explanation

The most responsible way for Avery to handle the situation is to talk to their friend about why the post is wrong and encourage them to delete it. This promotes accountability and supports the student who was bullied.