Unit 1 Digital Citizenship

Which of the following is a sign you may be spending too much time online?

• You feel well-rested and focused in school

• You are getting headaches and falling behind on homework

• You spend time with friends in person every day

• You balance gaming with outdoor hobbies

Answer explanation

Too much screen time can cause physical issues (like eye strain and headaches) and affect school performance when responsibilities are ignored.

Which of these is a good way to restore balance between your online and offline life?

• Check your notifications every few minutes

• Sleep with your phone under your pillow

• Schedule offline activities like exercise or hobbies

• Spend all weekend gaming to “make up for” not playing during the week

Answer explanation

Creating device-free time for offline activities helps restore balance. Checking notifications constantly and gaming excessively both increase screen time.

Your digital footprint is best described as:

• The size of your phone’s memory

• An intentional or unintentional record of your online activity

• A password that protects your accounts

• A list of your favorite websites

Answer explanation

A digital footprint is everything you leave behind online, such as posts, likes, comments, and even what others post about you.

How can your digital reputation benefit your future?

• Posting positive accomplishments can help with college or job opportunities

• Deleting negative posts always erases them permanently

• Sharing risky jokes will impress everyone

• Employers and colleges ignore social media

Answer explanation

Employers and colleges check social media. A positive online reputation can help, while inappropriate posts can harm your future.

If someone online asks you for personal information or makes you uncomfortable, what should you do?

• Block them, screenshot the messages, and tell a trusted adult

• Share more information to see if they’re serious

• Keep the conversation secret

• Wait to see if they stop asking

Answer explanation

The safest response is to end communication, document it, and report it to an adult.

What does it mean to be an upstander?

• Ignoring bullying so you don’t get involved

• Encouraging the bully to continue

• Standing up for someone who is being bullied

• Sharing negative posts to “warn” others

Answer explanation

An upstander supports the victim and works to stop bullying. Doing nothing makes you a bystander.

Which of the following is an example of lateral reading?

• Scrolling up and down the same site to find more information

• Opening multiple tabs to check what different sources say

• Believing the first thing you see online

• Reading only social media comments for news

Answer explanation

Lateral reading means leaving the original site to verify claims using other trusted sources.

Which statement best describes misinformation?

• False information spread accidentally or without harmful intent

• False information spread on purpose to mislead

• Information that is always true and verified

• Information blocked by a filter bubble

Answer explanation

Misinformation is false but not always intentional. Disinformation is when it’s spread deliberately to mislead.

Typing in ALL CAPS online often makes people think you are:

• Happy and friendly

• Excited and supportive

• Yelling or angry

• Calm and respectful

Answer explanation

All caps can be interpreted as shouting, even if you don’t mean it. It’s better to use normal text for respectful communication.