20BT2059_Digital Footprint_QA

According to the passage, a digital footprint can be created by posting on social media, subscribing to a newsletter, leaving an online review, or _________?

• shopping online

• reading a book

• walking in the park

• listening to the radio

• writing a letter

Internet users create their digital footprint only actively, not passively.

• True

• False

One risk mentioned in the passage about allowing organizations to access your information online is:

• Your personal data could be misused.

• You will always get better services.

• Your information will never be shared.

• You are guaranteed complete privacy.

What is an active digital footprint? Fill in the blank: An active digital footprint is where the user has deliberately shared information about themselves – for example, through posting or participating on social networking sites or online forums.

• An active digital footprint is where the user has deliberately shared information about themselves – for example, through posting or participating on social networking sites or online forums.

• An active digital footprint is where the user’s information is collected without their knowledge, such as through cookies or tracking scripts.

• An active digital footprint is where the user’s data is stored offline and never shared online.

• An active digital footprint is where the user only browses the internet without interacting or posting anything.

Which of the following is an example of an active digital footprint? Choose the correct option.

• Subscribing to a newsletter

• Agreeing to accept cookies on your browser

• Posting on social networking sites

• Having your IP address collected

What is a passive digital footprint? Fill in the blank: A passive digital footprint is created when information is collected about the user without them being aware that this is happening. For example, this occurs when websites collect information about how many times users visit, where they come from, and their IP address.

• A passive digital footprint is created when information is collected about the user without them being aware that this is happening. For example, this occurs when websites collect information about how many times users visit, where they come from, and their IP address.

• A passive digital footprint is created when users actively post information on social media platforms.

• A passive digital footprint is created when users sign up for newsletters and provide their email addresses.

• A passive digital footprint is created when users fill out online surveys and submit their responses.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a passive digital footprint? Choose the correct option.

• A) Websites collecting information about how many times users visit

• B) Posting on an online forum

• C) Collecting users' IP addresses

• D) Tracking where users come from

Fill in the blank: Employers can check their potential employees’ _______ before making hiring decisions. Colleges and universities can check their prospective students’ digital footprints before accepting them too.

• digital footprints

• credit scores

• medical records

• test scores

Which of the following is an example of adding to your digital footprint?

• Online shopping

• Gardening

• Painting

• Cooking

Which of the following activities can contribute to your digital footprint?

• Online banking

• Walking in the park

• Reading a book

• Drawing