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Internet Safety

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What does IP stand for?
a)
Internet Property
b)
Intellectual Property
c)
Intelligence Privacy
d)
Intellectual Privacy
2.
Should you use the same password for everything?
a)
No
b)
Yes, if it is long & strong
c)
Yes, if it is difficult for others to guess
d)
Yes, if it is easy for you to remember
3.
Which of the following is a key component of a good password?
a)
Easy for you to remember
b)
Strong
c)
Difficult for others to guess
d)
All are key components
4.
Are all websites secure?
a)
Yes
b)
No
5.
Using a computer to gain unauthorized access to data in a system is:
a)
Theft
b)
Cyberstealing
c)
Hacking 
d)
Scanning
6.
Which is NOT a tip for a strong password?
a)
Use personal information like your name or birthday
b)
Use a password that's at least 6 characters
c)
Don't use the same password for every account
d)
Random passwords are the strongest
7.
Why should you be careful with spam filters?
a)
They might catch something you need
b)
They might not catch all spam
c)
Both
8.
How can you protect yourself from email scams?
a)
Send money electronically to unknown recipients
b)
Download attachments you are not expecting
c)
Don't trust your own judgement
d)
None of the above
9.
How can you shop online safely?
a)
Research the company or seller
b)
Use direct wire transfers
c)
Delete all records of your orders
d)
Don't trust your instincts
10.
A small piece of data used to track use of online sites and activity is:
a)
chip
b)
tracker
c)
cookie
d)
virus
11.
How do sites like Netflix and YouTube use browser tracking?
a)
To suggest what to watch next
b)
To suggest where to go
c)
To suggest what to buy next
d)
To suggest a haircut
12.
When do posts on social media networks disappear?
a)
Once you've posted enough where it's too far to scroll back to the post
b)
After 5 years
c)
When you hit delete
d)
Never
13.
True or false: you should have two antivirus systems on one device.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
It depends on the situation
14.
Are anti-malware and antivirus programs the same thing?
a)
Yes 
b)
No
c)
No, but they run similarly
d)
No, but they scan for the same thing
15.
When setting up your home WiFi network, you should:
a)
Limit signal strength to the boundary of your neighborhood
b)
Enable SSID broadcasting
c)
Use a strong password
d)
None of the above
16.

Which of the following are examples of threats you may encounter online? Select all that apply.

a)

Viruses

b)

Phishing

c)

HTTPS

d)

Spyware

17.

True or False: Clicking ads and pop-ups like the one shown in this image could expose your computer to malware.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Which of the following passwords is the strongest?

a)

bobby98

b)

123123123

c)

c^72j5pyR#%

d)

pa55word

19.

When shopping online, which payment method is generally safest?

a)

Credit cards

b)

Direct wire transfers

c)

Bank transfers

d)

Cash

20.

True or False: The things you share on social networking sites like Facebook are generally more public than things you share over email or instant messaging.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

What is a browser cookie?

a)

A type of phishing scam

b)

A small piece of data that tracks your preferences on different websites

c)

A type of food you can buy online

d)

A plug-in that allows you to view special types of web content

22.

To see if a website is using a secure connection, what should you look for? Select all that apply.

a)

A plus sign (+) to the right of the tab

b)

"https" at the very beginning of the URL

c)

A star icon to the right of the URL

d)

A lock icon to the left of the URL

23.

If you're driving a car, what is the safest way to use your mobile device?

a)

Ask a friend to watch the road while you use your device

b)

Only type a few words at a time, and look up every few seconds

c)

Watch videos with the audio muted

d)

Avoid using mobile devices entirely

24.

True or False: If you block tracking cookies in your browser, websites will be unable to track you.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Everything you say and do portrays an image of you. This is your reputation.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

One way you can avoid risk online is by talking to people you don't know.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Another way to avoid risk online is by not posting mean messages.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

All of the information online about you that is either posted by you or others is called your digital answers.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Think before you post.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Everything online is private.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

When online you should assume everyone is watching.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

It doesn't matter about the choices you make online.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

An online predator will encourage you to trust your family.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

What do you do to keep you identity safe and secure?

a)

Don't meet someone face to face even if it's your Minecraft buddy.

b)

video chat with them but don't show your face.

c)

Give them your phone number.

d)

Tell them your mom's favorite TV show.

35.

How to make sure that a web-site you going to click on is safe. choose all answers that apply.

a)

Look for a lock on the top left on your screen.

b)

Type safe website behind the web-site you searched

c)

Look for the words secure that is on the screen on the top left.

d)

Look for the https if there isn't one its not safe.

36.

What do you do when someone sends you adult content?

a)

Tell an adult and report it.

b)

Save it.

c)

Send it to friends.

d)

Delete it but don't tell anyone.

37.

You can keep your device safe by:

a)

Keeping the software up to date

b)

Installing Firewall software

c)

Installing anti-virus software

d)

Not connecting to public WiFi

38.

Accept unknown people's friends requests.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

39.

Pay attention to copyright issues.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

40.

Do not share your password except your parents.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

41.

Which is a reason to make sure you leave a positive digital footprint?

a)

Potential employers may not hire you

b)

identity thieves can find your personal info

c)

schools/universities may suspend or expel you

d)

all of the above

42.

This occurs when a user makes a post on social media, sends an email, or writes on a blog.

a)

Passive footprint

b)

active footprint

c)

virus

d)

firewall

43.

What can you do to protect your digital footprint?

a)

Do a Google search of yourself often

b)

send emails

c)

post pictures on social media

d)

use a firewall

44.

This is created without the user knowing such as when they search or browse the internet.

a)

Active Digital Footprint

b)

Netiquette

c)

Credit Report

d)

Passive Digital Footprint

45.

When is a time you should use netiquette?

a)

downloading music

b)

posting a blog or tweet

c)

Researching and writing a paper

d)

All answers are correct

46.

What should you include in a secure password? (check all that apply)

a)

Capital Letters

b)

Numbers

c)

Symbols

d)

Lowercase Letters

e)

at least 8 characters

47.

Which of the following personal information could an identity thief steal? (check all that apply)

a)

Name

b)

Address

c)

Credit Card Numbers

d)

Social Security Number

e)

Medical Insurance Account Numbers

48.

You are responsible for what an identity thief does while using your personal information.

a)

true

b)

false

49.

When throwing away papers that have your personal or medical information on them you should do what to them first?

a)

read

b)

copy

c)

shred

d)

share

50.

What can a thief do with your personal information? (check all that apply)

a)

get medical care

b)

buy things with your credit card

c)

open a utility account

d)

steal your tax refund

e)

get a driver's license

51.

Which of the following is a way to protect yourself from identity theft, malware, spyware, and hackers when using a computer?

a)

Always use public computers and unsecured wifi

b)

Use websites that start with HTTPS

c)

Use easy to guess passwords

d)

Respond to all emails that ask for you personal information

e)

Never use anti-virus software and always turn off your firewall