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5th Grade Digital Citizenship Assessment

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Kendall is within reach of getting a high score in a popular video game. Kendall also has homework to complete. Bedtime is in 30 minutes. Imagine you're Kendall. What should you do?

a)

Play on! You can probably get your homework done on the school bus.

b)

Log off. Do homework first and then play as late as you like to get that high score.

c)

Play on! If you win, share your score before you go to bed.

d)

Log off. Next time, plan to do homework first, play a game or two, and "unplug" for 30 minutes or more before bedtime. Research shows you'll sleep better.

2.

Kaira likes to create art. Making things by hand feels good. But lately Kaira is so busy keeping up with friends online that there never seems to be enough time. Imagine you're Kaira. What should you do?

a)

Wait to see if your schedule slows down again, such as when the school year ends.

b)

Use a sketching app while watching videos or while someone else is talking.

c)

Schedule times for making art by hand, invite interested friends, and turn off your phones.

d)

Cross this activity off your list, because you can't do everything.

3.

Lee loves playing Minecraft online with her friends. Recently, she realized that she spends too much time playing the game and needs a break from staring at a screen all day. On Saturdays, Lee pledged to use her time to play outside instead of playing online. It's raining this Saturday. What should Lee do?

a)

Since she can't play outside, Lee can play Minecraft online.

b)

Lee should stick to her pledge and find another offline game to play indoors.

c)

Since she can't play outside, Lee cannot play at all.

d)

Lee should break her pledge just this once since she can't play outside.

4.

What is a drawback of being online 24/7? (Choose all that apply)

a)

I can keep in touch with my friends and family around the world, whenever I want

b)

Being online can distract me from family dinnertime

c)

I can watch funny videos whenever I want

d)

I feel like I always have to respond to a message right away, even if I don't want to

5.

What is the best definition for "digital media"

a)

connecting to Wi-Fi

b)

information that comes to us through the internet, often through a table, smartphone, or laptop

c)

using apps

6.

What is the best definition for "media balance"

a)

using the internet whenever I feel like it

b)

Using media in a way that feels healthy and is balanced with life activities such as family, friends, school, etc.

c)

not using the internet or media at all

d)

playing fortnite and ignoring everyone around me

7.

What is a "red flag feeling"

a)

When you are playing a game online and you know you are losing

b)

when you go to a blocked site

c)

when someone is trying to chat with you

d)

when something happens on digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious

8.

What does it mean to "unplug"

a)

Forgetting to charge your chromebook

b)

Never using digital media for any reason

c)

to participate in activities that do not involved devices, apps, or the internet

9.

Identity theft is a crime where your private information is stolen and used for what kind of activity?

a)

Hidden activity

b)

Criminal activity

c)

Advertising purposes

d)

News

10.

Which of the below is a clue that a message or an email might be phishing?

a)

It's from a "friend in trouble"

b)

The message has a sense of urgency

c)

There are spelling and grammar errors in the message

d)

All of the below

11.

You see a contest that reads, "Win $10,000 instantly! Click this link to sign up!" You click on the link, and the website asks for your name, address, and email to enter the contest. Why could it be unsafe to share your private information?

a)

You could no longer be you.

b)

Someone could steal your information to create a fake identity pretending to be you.

c)

Someone could give you a lot of money.

d)

Your information would be safe because you're sharing the information online.

12.

You see this message on your device: "Special offer from YuoTube! Why wait MONTHS for your favorite series to return? Watch NOW 100% FREE. But hurry! This incredible offer ends in 59 minutes! Click: Free_YTubeTV. This is an official message from youTube." What should you do?

a)

Don't open the message. All clues indicate that it's an internet scam.

b)

Open the message. You can't pass on a free offer!

c)

Open the message. It seems to be from a website you know.

d)

Send the message to a friend. They might be interested in the free offer.

13.
3. Sara finds a message on her phone that she thinks might be a scam. She should:
a)
Forward the message to her freinds to see if they think it's a scam too
b)
Reply and ask the sender not to send more mail
c)
Delete the Message
d)
Click 'Accept'
14.
Phishing is...
a)
when people send email and social media messages to say how much they like you
b)
the thing with a pole and water
c)
super fun
d)
when people send you phony emails, pop-up messages and social media messages, text or calls to hook you into giving out personal information
15.
A scam is 
a)
a. an attempt to trick someone to gain money or private information
b)
b. something to be aware of
c)
c. targeted at anyone and everyone
d)
a, b and c
16.

What personal information might a phisher try to trick you into revealing?

a)

credit card numbers

b)

login and password information

c)

all of these

d)

Social Security number

17.

What should you do if you receive an email that says it is from someone or a business you know asking for personal information?

a)

Reply and ask them if they would like more personal information for their records.

b)

Go ahead and reply and give them the information they want. They must know who you are if they sent you an email.

c)

Open a new window and type in the official address of the company or person you know to be sure you're providing information to the correct business or person.

18.

What should you look for in the URL to make sure that a site is safe before adding personal information?

a)

https: and a padlock

b)

www. and a globe symbol

c)

that it ends with .com

19.

What is the main goal of Internet scammers?

a)

Fame

b)

Mischief

c)

Money

d)

Touchdowns

20.

What is the best defense against email scams?

a)

Delete your email when there are links

b)

Avoid email and use social media

c)

Disconnect your home phone because who uses them anyway?

d)

Be skeptical when you are asked for personal information

21.

Which of the following should you NOT do in response to an email scam?

a)

Tell your parents

b)

Reply to the email

c)

Report the email as spam

d)

Delete the email

22.

You see this message on your device: "Special offer from YuoTube! Why wait MONTHS for your favorite series to return? Watch NOW 100% FREE. But hurry! This incredible offer ends in 59 minutes! Click: Free_YTubeTV. This is an official message from youTube." Select all true statements.

a)

The message is from YouTube.

b)

It uses the curiosity gap to get you to click.

c)

The message is safe to click because the offer is free.

d)

The message is not safe to click and should be deleted.

23.

What is private information?

a)

An attempt to trick someone online, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information

b)

A type of crime in which your private information is stolen and used for criminal activity

c)

When someone poses as an institution, like a bank or a school, and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information

d)

Information that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you (e.g., your full name

or your address)

24.

What is phishing?

a)

An attempt to trick someone online, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information

b)

A type of crime in which your private information is stolen and used for criminal activity

c)

When someone poses as an institution, like a bank or a school, and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information

d)

Information that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you (e.g., your full name

or your address)

25.

Your dog's name

a)

Private

b)

Personal

26.

Your favorite food

a)

Personal

b)

Private

27.

The name of your school

a)

Private

b)

Personal

28.

Your date of birth

a)

Personal

b)

Private

29.

Your full name

a)

Private

b)

Personal

30.
Which is an example of digital media?
a)
Computers
b)
Social network sites
c)
Video games
d)
All of these
31.
True or False - if you send a text message, you can control what happens to the message after you send it.
a)
True
b)
False
32.

Which of these is an example of cyberbullying?

a)

Someone creating a fake account in your name and then posting mean things pretending to be you

b)

Sending someone a mean face emoji in a text

c)

Hitting someone in the hallway

d)

Stealing someone's lunch

33.
What is your digital footprint?
a)
The shape of your foot
b)
Taking a selfie of your shoes
c)
all the information online about a person, either posted by that person or others
d)
Having a blog
34.
Plagiarism is........
a)
A delicious dessert
b)
Copying someone else's work and calling it my own.
c)
citing resources
d)
Creating a list of Web sites
35.

What activities are NOT allowed on school computers?

a)

Research for a school project

b)

Creating art using a computer

c)

Anything that is not related to classwork

d)

Checking grades or emailing a teacher about classwork

36.

What is digital citizenship?

a)

It is when you buy an account to play online games.

b)

It is your online persona

c)

It is the rules that keep us safe, happy, and healthy when using technology.

37.
When people send you phony emails, pop-up messages, social media messages, texts, calls, or links to fake websites in order to hook you into giving out your personal and financial information.
a)
Plagiarizing
b)
Skimming
c)
Phishing
d)
Identity Theft
38.
Which is NOT a phishing feature?
a)
sense of urgency
b)
addressed to you
c)
link to website
d)
generic greeting
39.

Identity theft is a crime where your private information is stolen and used for what kind of activity?

a)

Hidden activity

b)

Criminal activity

c)

Advertising purposes

d)

News

40.

You see a contest that reads, "Win $10 000 instantly! Click on the link below to sign up!" You click on the link and the website asks for your name, address, and email to enter the contest. You can share your information or delete the link. Why could sharing your private information be unsafe? Select all that apply.

a)

Someone could try to steal your identity and apply for credit cards or loans in your name.

b)

You could no longer be able to be you.

c)

Someone could create false identification documents using your private information.

d)

Someone could give you a lot of money.

41.

You see this message on your device: "Special offer from YuoTube! Why wait MONTHS for your favorite series to return? Watch NOW 100% FREE. But hurry! This incredible offer ends in 59 minutes! Click: Free_YTubeTV. This is an official message from youTube." Select all true statements.

a)

The message is from YouTube.

b)

It uses the curiosity gap to get you to click.

c)

The message is safe to click because the offer is free.

d)

The message is not safe to click and should be deleted.

42.

Identity theft is a crime in which your private information is stolen and used for ___________ activity.

a)

hidden

b)

criminal

c)

advertising

d)

news

43.

What is private information?

a)

An attempt to trick someone online, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information

b)

A type of crime in which your private information is stolen and used for criminal activity

c)

When someone poses as an institution, like a bank or a school, and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information

d)

Information that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you (e.g., your full name

or your address)

44.

What are ways you can avoid phishing, internet scams and identity theft? Select all that apply.

a)

It the message includes a great give away, check it out by providing requested information.

b)

Share private information freely on gaming sites.

c)

Consider the source of the message before providing private information.

d)

If the message seems urgent, answer right away!

e)

When you are not sure the sender is someone you know or the situation seems weird, give that person a call before responding.

45.

What is identity theft?

a)

An attempt to trick someone online, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information

b)

A type of crime in which your private information is stolen and used for criminal activity

c)

When someone poses as an institution, like a bank or a school, and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information

d)

Information that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you (e.g., your full name

or your address)

46.

Media balance includes activities that involve:

a)

Different types of digital media.

b)

Different types of media.

c)

Different types of non-media activities.

d)

All of the above.

47.

How much time should people spend with their family to be balanced?

a)

At least one hour per day.

b)

At least the same amount of time they spend using digital media.

c)

However much feels healthy and positive, which may be different for everyone.

48.

What does it mean to "unplug"

a)

Forgetting to charge your chromebook

b)

Never using digital media for any reason

c)

to participate in activities that do not involved devices, apps, or the internet

49.

Kendall is within reach of getting a high score in a popular video game. Kendall also has homework to complete. Bedtime is in 30 minutes. Imagine you're Kendall. What should you do?

a)

Play on! You can probably get your homework done on the school bus.

b)

Log off. Do homework first and then play as late as you like to get that high score.

c)

Play on! If you win, share your score before you go to bed.

d)

Log off. Next time, plan to do homework first, play a game or two, and "unplug" for 30 minutes or more before bedtime. Research shows you'll sleep better.

50.

Kaira likes to create art. Making things by hand feels good. But lately Kaira is so busy keeping up with friends online that there never seems to be enough time. Imagine you're Kaira. What should you do?

a)

Wait to see if your schedule slows down again, such as when the school year ends.

b)

Use a sketching app while watching videos or while someone else is talking.

c)

Schedule times for making art by hand, invite interested friends, and turn off your phones.

d)

Cross this activity off your list, because you can't do everything.

51.

Lee loves playing Minecraft online with her friends. Recently, she realized that she spends too much time playing the game and needs a break from staring at a screen all day. On Saturdays, Lee pledged to use her time to play outside instead of playing online. It's raining this Saturday. What should Lee do?

a)

Since she can't play outside, Lee can play Minecraft online.

b)

Lee should stick to her pledge and find another offline game to play indoors.

c)

Since she can't play outside, Lee cannot play at all.

d)

Lee should break her pledge just this once since she can't play outside.

52.

What is a drawback of being online 24/7? (Choose all that apply)

a)

I can keep in touch with my friends and family around the world, whenever I want

b)

Being online can distract me from family dinnertime

c)

I can watch funny videos whenever I want

d)

I feel like I always have to respond to a message right away, even if I don't want to

53.

What is a benefit of being online 24/7? Choose all that apply

a)

I can keep in touch with my friends and family around the world, whenever I want.

b)

Being online can distract me from family dinnertime.

c)

I can watch funny videos whenever I want.

d)

I feel like I always have to respond to a message right away, even if I don't want to.

54.

What is a "red flag feeling"

a)

When you are playing a game online and you know you are losing

b)

when you go to a blocked site

c)

when someone is trying to chat with you

d)

when something happens on digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious

55.

What does it mean to "unplug"

a)

Forgetting to charge your chromebook

b)

Never using digital media for any reason

c)

to participate in activities that do not involved devices, apps, or the internet

56.

Full name (first and last)

a)

Unsafe - Private Information

b)

Safe - Personal Information

57.

Street Address

a)

Unsafe - Private Information

b)

Safe - Personal Information

58.

Favorite Music

a)

Unsafe - Private Information

b)

Safe - Personal Information

59.

Cell Phone Number

a)

Unsafe - Private Information

b)

Safe - Personal Information

60.

Favorite Food

a)

Unsafe - Private Information

b)

Safe - Personal Information

61.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Factors of Fair Use?

a)

Amount

b)

Nature

c)

Purpose

d)

Standard

e)

Effect

62.

Which of the following situations is least likely to be fair use?

a)

A sports fan using a team logo to make his own souvenirs to sell.

b)

A teacher using a photograph in a presentation to his class.

c)

A journalist using a video clip in a news story.

d)

A late-night comedian using a photo as part of a political joke.

63.

Angel likes to create digital artwork and share it on his social media. To get more people to check out his profile, he started posting other peoples' images without including the original creators' names. Are Angel's actions an example of fair use?

a)

No. You can't share others' images on social media.

b)

Yes. Angel is only changing the pictures he created.

c)

No. Angel needs to cite other people's images and give the creators credit.

d)

Yes. Angel is not changing other people's work.

64.

Alicia and James are working on a project together. They have to make a video about their community. They found a short video someone made of their neighborhood using a drone. They want to use the full video and record their voices over it. What advice would you give Alicia and James?

a)

Make sure they include some background music to make it interesting.

b)

Use only a small clip or get permission from the creator to use the entire video.

c)

Make it their own by editing the video to be in black and white.

65.

If you want to use copyrighted work (images, text, video, music, etc.), you either have to get permission from the author or be able to claim fair use.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Intentional and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones and other electronic devices.

a)

Catfishing

b)

Cyberbullying

c)

Impersonation

d)

Outing

67.

Someone who stands up for what is right

and helps protect someone who is being hurt.

a)

Bystander

b)

Upstander

c)

Trolling

d)

Cyberbully

68.

Empathy means....

a)

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

b)

to imagine the feelings that someone else is experiencing

c)

someone who sees cyberbullying happening, but does nothing to help

d)

strong belief that something or someone is reliable, or able

69.

(True or False) The main difference from traditional bullying, is that it stops when the child is in the safety of his/her own home. A child who is cyberbullied can be tormented non-stop whenever they check their device or computer.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

If you become a victim of cyberbullying what should you do first?

a)

Post negative images of the person who is bullying you.

b)

Inform a responsible adult, like a parent or teacher.

c)

Give them a place and time to meet and challenge them to a fight.

d)

Send insulting emails back.