Digital footprint

What is a digital footprint?

• A physical trail left by walking.

• Information about you that exists online.

• A secret code used for online security.

• A temporary record of your internet browsing.

What type of personal information was discovered about Angie through her digital footprint?

• Her favorite color and food.

• Her name, city, and best friends.

• Her social security number and bank details.

• Her favorite musician and book.

What is a fundamental difference between digital footprints and physical footprints?

• Digital footprints can be easily covered up or swept away.

• Physical footprints are permanent, while digital ones are not.

• Digital footprints are permanent and cannot be truly deleted.

• Physical footprints are always visible, unlike digital ones.

How do websites commonly use digital footprints to enhance user experience?

• By making all online content generic for everyone.

• By preventing users from accessing certain content.

• By customizing ads and recommendations based on interests.

• By sharing all user data with third parties without consent.

What is an active digital footprint?

• Information collected about you without your knowledge.

• Information you intentionally put online.

• Data saved by websites to remember you.

• Your browsing history.

Which of the following is a recommended practice for managing your active digital footprint?

• Always accept all cookies for convenience.

• Post rude comments to express your opinion freely.

• Use strict privacy settings on social media.

• Allow websites to sell your data to third parties.

What is a passive digital footprint?

• Information you choose to share on social media.

• Data saved by websites to customize your experience.

• Information that is collected about you without your knowledge.

• Comments you post on online forums.

When should you consider rejecting cookies from a website?

• When the site is secure and you visit it often.

• When they are described as first-party cookies.

• When your antivirus software gives a warning.

• When the website offers a personalized experience.