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WorksheetsDigital Footprint Quiz
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is a digital footprint?
A type of social media profile
A virtual map of the internet
A type of shoe designed for digital activities
A trail of digital information left behind when doing anything online
Why is it important to be aware of your digital footprint?
To gain followers on social media
To manage online reputation and privacy
To increase internet speed
To impress friends and family
What percentage of employers use search engines to research job applicants?
48%
60%
25%
10%
What can you do to manage your digital footprint?
Delete or deactivate old unwanted accounts
Create multiple fake profiles
Never log out of online profiles
Share personal information with strangers
How can you protect your digital footprint on social media?
Never untag yourself from posts you're not comfortable with
Never delete any posts, even if they are inappropriate
Share all personal information publicly
Set security settings to only allow people you want to see your content
What should you consider before posting anything online?
The number of followers you have
The amount of time spent online
The potential impact on your online reputation
The number of likes you will get
What is a digital footprint similar to?
A virtual reality game
A physical diary
A social media challenge
A digital treasure map
What should you do if someone else posts content that reflects you in a negative light?
Share it on all your social media profiles
Do nothing and hope it goes unnoticed
Report it to the network and untag yourself if possible
Encourage more people to view the content
What can be visible for the whole world to see if posted online?
Only positive content
Only negative content
Nothing at all
Embarrassing or inappropriate content
What should you do regularly to keep on top of your digital footprint?
Log out of all online profiles and search for yourself using search engines
Share personal information with strangers
Never delete or deactivate old unwanted accounts
Never log out of online profiles
What is digital footprint?
A scanned image of your foot
A photograph of your shoe
Having a blog, Twitter, Facebook page
All the information online about a person that is stored online.
Companies track what you search for
True
False
Everything that is posted online is saved for how long?
Until I remove it
Forever
Two weeks
One year
Anything you do online leaves a permanent record.
True
False
Clearing your browsing history removes your digital footprint
True
False
What is a good way to maintain a positive digital footprint?
Only post things that you would want everyone to see
Don’t over share
Use privacy settings
All of the
above
What are the three Rings of Responsibility you should consider when you use social media?
Inside, outside, outer space
Me, myself, I
My Self, My Community, The World
Andrew was excited to go on a field trip to a national park. He decided to document the trip on social media. During the trip, he posted selfies and pictures of his classmates. A few weeks later, Andrew found out that some of his friends were annoyed that his posts included photos of them. Which Ring of Responsibility did Andrew forget?
Community
World
Self
Ethan thought it would be funny to take a video of himself pulling a prank on his little brother. He said a bowl of mayonnaise was vanilla pudding. His little brother hates mayonnaise and was very upset after putting a spoonful of it in his mouth when he expected pudding. His little brother was yelling and crying. Ethan thinks the video is hilarious. Is it OK to post it online?
Yes. His friends will probably think it's hilarious, too.
No. He should send it to only his closest friends.
Yes, but he should first edit it to add special effects.
No. His brother might be embarrassed, and it could affect his digital footprint. He should first get permission from his little brother (and parents) before posting it.
Chloe is posting some pictures from the school's dance on her social media account. In one photo, her friend Jordan is acting pretty crazy. What should Chloe do?
Post the photos and add Jordan's name.
Ask Jordan for permission before sharing the photo.
Text the photo to all her friends, but don't post it online.
Edit the photo to make Jordan look more silly.
How confident do you feel in understanding the responsibilities you have to yourself and others when posting on social media?
I feel very confident.
I feel somewhat confident.
I do not feel confident. I'm unsure what these responsibilities are.
I don't care about my digital footprint or any responsibilities related to online safety.
Your digital footprint is a record of your driving activity. It shows where you've traveled all over the world?
False
True
Responsible online behavior helps you to create a positive digital footprint? True or False
True
False
Avi went on a field trip to a museum last week. A few of his classmates have phones and took some pictures. Tal, one of Avi's friends, posted a picture from the field trip that showed Avi making a silly face. Avi didn't like the picture and was upset Tal posted it. What should Tal have done in this situation?
Not gone on the field trip.
Not brought his phone on the field trip.
Asked for permission before posting the picture online.
Posted the picture anyway since it was from his camera.
You notice this article online: Would you want to hire Walter who was kicked off his football team for tackling a referee from behind, after he got called for a penalty?
How could your digital profile harm you?
Employers can use it when making hiring decisions.
Colleges and Universities can use it when making a decision to accept you.
Information can be used against you if you run for office.
Your posts on social media could get you fired from a job.
