Digital Citizenship & Online Bullying Quiz

What does the term "digital citizenship" mean?

• Only using technology for school-related purposes

• Behaving responsibly, respectfully, and safely in online spaces

• Avoiding social media entirely

• Having a verified account on a social media platform

Which of the following best describes a "digital footprint"?

• The number of followers you have on social media

• The privacy settings on your social media accounts

• The trail of data and content you leave behind every time you go online

• A record only visible to law enforcement

A classmate is being mocked in a comment section. You feel bad but scroll past without saying anything. What role are you playing?

• Upstander

• Digital citizen

• Bystander

• Reporter

What makes something cyberbullying rather than just a disagreement online?

• It happens on a public platform

• It involves repeated harm, harassment, or humiliation using technology

• It includes swearing or offensive language

• It is posted anonymously

A junior gets rejected from posting a job application after a manager finds old social media posts with aggressive language directed at people. What concept does this best illustrate?

• Cyberbullying

• Digital footprint affecting real-world opportunities

• Upstander behavior

• Online privacy settings

Someone who speaks up or takes action when they witness bullying — instead of standing by — is called:

• A moderator

• A digital citizen

• An upstander

• A reporter

Which of the following is an example of upstander behavior online?

• Reacting to a mean post with a laughing emoji

• Reading a cruel group chat but not responding

• Privately reaching out to someone being targeted to check if they're okay

• Muting notifications so you don't have to see it

A student posts something publicly online and later deletes it — but it has already been screenshotted and shared by others. What does this situation best demonstrate?

• That privacy settings prevent content from spreading

• That content can be permanently part of your digital footprint even after deletion

• That cyberbullying only counts if it's intentional

• That schools have no authority over what students post

A senior is accepted to college in the fall. Which of the following could still put that acceptance at risk?

• Applying for a part-time job before starting college

• Posting content online that mocks or demeans others after being accepted

• Having a private social media account

• Updating their resume to include their high school GPA

Which of the following statements about online behavior is TRUE?

• What you post online only affects you if your real name is attached to it

• Anonymous posts can never be traced back to you

• The way you treat people online is a reflection of your character, just like in person

• Schools and employers are not allowed to look at your public social media