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Protecting Your Online Identity and Reputation

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hannah, Rohan, and Abigail are discussing their online activities. Rohan asks, 'What is online identity?' How would you explain it to him?

a)

The way Hannah, Rohan, and Abigail are perceived by their friends, parents, and teachers in real life

b)

The way Hannah, Rohan, and Abigail act and present themselves to others online

c)

The way Hannah, Rohan, and Abigail interact and share with others online

d)

The way Hannah, Rohan, and Abigail change their persona in real life

2.

Is it important to mark your profiles as private to prevent others from accessing your profile, ensure your online identity is protected, avoid sharing personal information with strangers, and keep your material private and prevent copying?

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What should you do to safeguard your passwords? Please pick 2

a)

Share them with your best friend

b)

Change them often

c)

Use passwords that are easy to guess

d)

Never share them with anyone

4.

Why should you avoid posting inappropriate or sexually provocative pictures or comments?

a)

They might not seem cool years from now

b)

They can be seen by teachers, admissions officers, or potential employers

c)

They can be hacked or copied and forwarded

d)

All of the above

5.

What should you do if you receive inappropriate messages or solicitations online?

a)

Respond to the messages

b)

Tell an adult you trust immediately

c)

Delete the message and hide it from your parents

d)

Delete your online account

6.

James, Benjamin, and Elijah are in a group chat. James receives an angry text from Benjamin. Why should James wait and calm down before responding to Benjamin's angry text?

a)

To avoid flaming and saying something he might regret

b)

To prevent others from copying and forwarding his comments

c)

To protect his online identity

d)

To avoid getting in trouble with his parents

7.

Why should you respect copyrights when posting online?

a)

To avoid breaking the law

b)

To prevent others from copying your content

c)

To protect your online reputation

d)

To ensure your online identity is secure

8.

What can you do to check your online identity?

a)

Type your screen name or email address into a search engine

b)

Ask a trusted adult for help

c)

Delete your social media accounts

d)

Change your online persona

9.

Aria, Abigail, and Daniel are discussing the importance of thinking before posting online. What is the main reason they should be cautious about their online posts?

a)

To avoid leaving an online identity trail they regret

b)

To protect their online reputation

c)

To prevent others from copying and forwarding their posts

d)

All of the above

10.

Who can help you with questions about your online trail?

a)

Your friends

b)

Your parents

c)

A trusted adult

d)

Your teachers

11.

What is the recommended rule for sharing content online?

a)

If you wouldn't say it, show it, or do it in person, don't do it online

b)

Share everything you find interesting

c)

Copy and forward everything you see

d)

Ignore the guidelines of social networking sites

12.

Why should you avoid responding to inappropriate requests online?

a)

To prevent the situation from getting worse

b)

To protect your online identity

c)

To avoid saying something you might regret

d)

All of the above

13.

What can happen if someone logs on to a site and pretends to be you?

a)

Your online identity can be trashed

b)

Your personal information can be compromised

c)

Your reputation can be damaged

d)

All of the above

14.

Why should you be cautious about what you post online?

a)

Because nothing is temporary online

b)

Because others can copy and forward your information

c)

Because it can be seen by teachers, admissions officers, or potential employers

d)

All of the above

15.

What should you do if you feel harassed by a stranger or a friend online? Pick the two best responses

a)

Respond to the messages

b)

Tell an adult you trust immediately

c)

Block the person

d)

Delete your online account

16.

What are the potential consequences of sharing inappropriate or sexually provocative pictures or comments online?

a)

They might not seem cool years from now

b)

They can be seen by teachers, admissions officers, or potential employers

c)

They can be hacked or copied and forwarded

d)

All of the above

17.

Why is it important to be cautious about what you post online?

a)

Because nothing is temporary online

b)

Because others can copy and forward your information

c)

Because it can be seen by teachers, admissions officers, or potential employers

d)

All of the above

18.

What is the recommended rule for sharing personal information online?

a)

Share everything you find interesting

b)

Copy and forward everything you see

c)

If you wouldn't say it, show it, or do it in person, don't do it online

d)

Ignore the guidelines of social networking sites

19.

Why should you avoid sharing your passwords with others?

a)

To protect your online identity

b)

To avoid getting in trouble with your parents

c)

To prevent others from accessing your personal information

d)

All of the above

20.

Adam gets an email stating that he has won $1000 and he just needs to go to the linked website to claim his prize. What should Adam do?

a)

Delete the email because it is probably a Phishing Scam

b)

Click on the link and enter the information it asks for

c)

Send the email to his friends so they can claim the money too

d)

Hide the email and answer it later when no one is around