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WorksheetsInternet Safety
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 27mins
Which of the following are examples of threats you may encounter online? Select all that apply.
Viruses
Phishing
HTTPS
Spyware
True or False: Clicking ads and pop-ups like the one shown in this image could expose your computer to malware.
True
False
Which of the following passwords is the strongest?
bobby98
123123123
c^72j5pyR#%
pa55word
When shopping online, which payment method is generally safest?
Credit cards
Direct wire transfers
Bank transfers
Cash
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.
True
False
What is a browser cookie?
A type of phishing scam
A small piece of data that tracks your preferences on different websites
A type of food you can buy online
A plug-in that allows you to view special types of web content
To see if a website is using a secure connection, what should you look for? Select all that apply.
A plus sign (+) to the right of the tab
"https" at the very beginning of the URL
A star icon to the right of the URL
A lock icon to the left of the URL
If you're driving a car, what is the safest way to use your mobile device?
Ask a friend to watch the road while you use your device
Only type a few words at a time, and look up every few seconds
Watch videos with the audio muted
Avoid using mobile devices entirely
True or False: If you block tracking cookies in your browser, websites will be unable to track you.
True
False
Everything you say and do portrays an image of you. This is your reputation.
True
False
One way you can avoid risk online is by talking to people you don't know.
True
False
Another way to avoid risk online is by not posting mean messages.
True
False
All of the information online about you that is either posted by you or others is called your digital answers.
True
False
Think before you post.
True
False
Everything online is private.
True
False
When online you should assume everyone is watching.
True
False
It doesn't matter about the choices you make online.
True
False
An online predator will encourage you to trust your family.
True
False
What do you do to keep you identity safe and secure?
Don't meet someone face to face even if it's your Minecraft buddy.
video chat with them but don't show your face.
Give them your phone number.
Tell them your mom's favorite TV show.
How to make sure that a web-site you going to click on is safe. choose all answers that apply.
Look for a lock on the top left on your screen.
Type safe website behind the web-site you searched
Look for the words secure that is on the screen on the top left.
Look for the https if there isn't one its not safe.
What do you do when someone sends you adult content?
Tell an adult and report it.
Save it.
Send it to friends.
Delete it but don't tell anyone.
You can keep your device safe by:
Keeping the software up to date
Installing Firewall software
Installing anti-virus software
Not connecting to public WiFi
Accept unknown people's friends requests.
TRUE
FALSE
Pay attention to copyright issues.
TRUE
FALSE
Do not share your password except your parents.
TRUE
FALSE
Which is a reason to make sure you leave a positive digital footprint?
Potential employers may not hire you
identity thieves can find your personal info
schools/universities may suspend or expel you
all of the above
This occurs when a user makes a post on social media, sends an email, or writes on a blog.
Passive footprint
active footprint
virus
firewall
What can you do to protect your digital footprint?
Do a Google search of yourself often
send emails
post pictures on social media
use a firewall
This is created without the user knowing such as when they search or browse the internet.
Active Digital Footprint
Netiquette
Credit Report
Passive Digital Footprint
When is a time you should use netiquette?
downloading music
posting a blog or tweet
Researching and writing a paper
All answers are correct
What should you include in a secure password? (check all that apply)
Capital Letters
Numbers
Symbols
Lowercase Letters
at least 8 characters
Which of the following personal information could an identity thief steal? (check all that apply)
Name
Address
Credit Card Numbers
Social Security Number
Medical Insurance Account Numbers
You are responsible for what an identity thief does while using your personal information.
true
false
When throwing away papers that have your personal or medical information on them you should do what to them first?
read
copy
shred
share
What can a thief do with your personal information? (check all that apply)
get medical care
buy things with your credit card
open a utility account
steal your tax refund
get a driver's license
Which of the following is a way to protect yourself from identity theft, malware, spyware, and hackers when using a computer?
Always use public computers and unsecured wifi
Use websites that start with HTTPS
Use easy to guess passwords
Respond to all emails that ask for you personal information
Never use anti-virus software and always turn off your firewall
