Digital Footprint Quiz

What is a digital footprint?

• A) A type of computer virus

• B) The trail of data you leave when you use the internet

• C) A website that tracks your steps

• D) A way to protect your personal information

Once something is shared online, you can always completely delete it.

• True

• False

Jaden posts a funny video of his friend without asking first. The video goes viral, but his friend feels embarrassed and asks him to take it down. What should Jaden do next?

• Ignore his friend—he already got lots of likes

• Take the video down and talk to his friend about what happened

• Repost the video with a new caption

• Tell his friend to stop overreacting

Leila comments on a celebrity's public post. A few weeks later, someone at school teases her about it. What does this situation show about your digital footprint?

• Only close friends can see what you post

• Comments on public posts disappear after a while

• Anything you share publicly online can be seen and remembered by others

• It's always safe to comment if it's on a famous person's page

Diego gets a message from someone he doesn't know on a gaming app. They say they found his username in a public group and want to be friends. What is the best choice for Diego?

• Accept the request immediately—gaming friends are always safe

• Share his personal info to get to know the person

• Block or ignore the request and check his privacy settings

• Ask the person what other groups they are in

Emma applies for a leadership role at school. A teacher searches her name online and finds some public posts with rude language. What could this situation teach us about our digital footprint?

• What you post online has no effect on real-life opportunities

• Only adults need to worry about their online presence

• Your digital footprint can impact your reputation and opportunities

• You can delete everything online whenever you want

Malik always checks his posts before sharing and keeps his accounts private. One day, a friend screenshots and shares something he posted in a private group. What does this show about your digital footprint?

• Private posts can never be shared without your permission

• Only public posts are part of your digital footprint

• Even private posts can become public if others share them

• Friends never break your privacy online

True or False: You have control over your information after it has been posted online.

• True

• False

What information is okay to give out on the internet?
A) Name
B) Address
C) Phone Number
D) None of the above

• A
• B
• C
• D

Protecting what is added to your digital footprint is important because potentially embarrassing information can remain on-line ___________.

• Forever
• Until its forgotten
• Up to 6 months
• Until its removed