W6-IntrotoTech-Search Data and Privacy Quiz

A student searches for “cheap flights” on Google. What data is collected?

• Search text, time, IP, and device

• Only the words typed in the box

• Just the brand of the computer

• Only the time of the search

Why do companies collect data from searches?

• To target ads and build profiles

• To make Wi-Fi signal stronger

• To brighten screens automatically

• To add wallpapers on devices

A student uses the same internet daily at home. Why does this matter?

• Their IP links all searches together

• Their speakers will get louder daily

• Their battery will drain more quickly

• Their wallpaper will change itself

What does your IP address reveal?

• Your internet home location

• Your favorite wallpaper setting

• Your speaker sound preference

• Your screen brightness level

A person searches “pizza near me” at 6:00 PM. What else is stored?

• Time, location, and device used

• The last game they played online

• The brightness of their computer

• Their favorite ringtone sounds

Why can a single search seem harmless but become risky?

• Many searches reveal personal patterns

• Searches make Wi-Fi faster daily

• Searches brighten wallpapers instantly

• Searches play music in the background

If your search history is shared, what might happen?

• Employers could view your past searches

• Friends could brighten your wallpaper

• Wi-Fi speed could double instantly

• Your speakers could grow louder

A student wants to stop their search history being tracked. What should they do?

• Use private browsing or incognito

• Change their wallpaper daily only

• Lower the brightness of their screen

• Play music with louder speakers

Which of these is an example of processing search data?

• Companies linking searches to habits

• A student typing in the search bar

• The computer screen becoming brighter

• Wi-Fi connecting to the router

Why might insurance companies look at search data?

• To adjust rates based on habits

• To brighten wallpapers on devices

• To speed up Wi-Fi connections

• To play louder background music