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WorksheetsProtecting Your Online Identity and Reputation
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Hannah, Rohan, and Abigail are discussing their online activities. Rohan asks, 'What is online identity?' How would you explain it to him?
The way Hannah, Rohan, and Abigail are perceived by their friends, parents, and teachers in real life
The way Hannah, Rohan, and Abigail act and present themselves to others online
The way Hannah, Rohan, and Abigail interact and share with others online
The way Hannah, Rohan, and Abigail change their persona in real life
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?
True
False
What should you do to safeguard your passwords? Please pick 2
Share them with your best friend
Change them often
Use passwords that are easy to guess
Never share them with anyone
Why should you avoid posting inappropriate or sexually provocative pictures or comments?
They might not seem cool years from now
They can be seen by teachers, admissions officers, or potential employers
They can be hacked or copied and forwarded
All of the above
What should you do if you receive inappropriate messages or solicitations online?
Respond to the messages
Tell an adult you trust immediately
Delete the message and hide it from your parents
Delete your online account
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?
To avoid flaming and saying something he might regret
To prevent others from copying and forwarding his comments
To protect his online identity
To avoid getting in trouble with his parents
Why should you respect copyrights when posting online?
To avoid breaking the law
To prevent others from copying your content
To protect your online reputation
To ensure your online identity is secure
What can you do to check your online identity?
Type your screen name or email address into a search engine
Ask a trusted adult for help
Delete your social media accounts
Change your online persona
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?
To avoid leaving an online identity trail they regret
To protect their online reputation
To prevent others from copying and forwarding their posts
All of the above
Who can help you with questions about your online trail?
Your friends
Your parents
A trusted adult
Your teachers
What is the recommended rule for sharing content online?
If you wouldn't say it, show it, or do it in person, don't do it online
Share everything you find interesting
Copy and forward everything you see
Ignore the guidelines of social networking sites
Why should you avoid responding to inappropriate requests online?
To prevent the situation from getting worse
To protect your online identity
To avoid saying something you might regret
All of the above
What can happen if someone logs on to a site and pretends to be you?
Your online identity can be trashed
Your personal information can be compromised
Your reputation can be damaged
All of the above
Why should you be cautious about what you post online?
Because nothing is temporary online
Because others can copy and forward your information
Because it can be seen by teachers, admissions officers, or potential employers
All of the above
What should you do if you feel harassed by a stranger or a friend online? Pick the two best responses
Respond to the messages
Tell an adult you trust immediately
Block the person
Delete your online account
What are the potential consequences of sharing inappropriate or sexually provocative pictures or comments online?
They might not seem cool years from now
They can be seen by teachers, admissions officers, or potential employers
They can be hacked or copied and forwarded
All of the above
Why is it important to be cautious about what you post online?
Because nothing is temporary online
Because others can copy and forward your information
Because it can be seen by teachers, admissions officers, or potential employers
All of the above
What is the recommended rule for sharing personal information online?
Share everything you find interesting
Copy and forward everything you see
If you wouldn't say it, show it, or do it in person, don't do it online
Ignore the guidelines of social networking sites
Why should you avoid sharing your passwords with others?
To protect your online identity
To avoid getting in trouble with your parents
To prevent others from accessing your personal information
All of the above
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?
Delete the email because it is probably a Phishing Scam
Click on the link and enter the information it asks for
Send the email to his friends so they can claim the money too
Hide the email and answer it later when no one is around
