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Common Sense - Privacy & Security - 8

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

digital citizen

a)

someone who uses technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate

b)

give your full attention to a specific activity

c)

notice someone or something as important

d)

all the ways large groups of people get and share information (TV, books, internet, newspapers, phones, etc.)

2.

identity theft

a)

an attempt to deceive someone, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information

b)

a type of crime where your private information is stolen and used for criminal activities

c)

when someone pretends to be something they are not and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information

d)

information that comes to us via the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop

3.

consumer

a)

small text files stored on a computer that track what a person does on a website

b)

any type of information that can be collected, categorized, and analyzed

c)

when applications or websites use the information they have collected about you to show you certain types of ads

d)

a person who buys products or services for use

4.

data

a)

any type of information that can be collected, categorized, and analyzed

b)

a person who buys products or services to use

c)

small text files stored on a computer that track what a person does on a website

d)

when applications or websites use information they have collected about you to show you certain types of ads

5.

targeted advertising

a)

a person who buys products or services to use

b)

small text files stored on a computer that track what a person does on a website

c)

when apps or websites use information they have collected about you to show you certain types of ads

d)

any type of information that can be collected, categorized, and analyzed

6.

cookies

a)

a person who buys products or services to use

b)

small text files stored on a computer that track what a person does on a website

c)

any type of information that can be collected, categorized, and analyzed

d)

when apps or websites use the information they have collected about you to show you certain types of ads

7.

privacy

a)

protection against being observed or tracked by others, including the government, companies, the public, individuals, or groups

b)

options that a website or application offers to users about what information is collected and visible to others

c)

a legal document that an application or website must provide that describes the rules that the company and users must obey when using the application

d)

a legal document that an application or website must provide that describes what user information they collect and how they use it

8.

privacy settings

a)

options that a website or application offers to users about what information is collected and visible to others

b)

protection against being observed or tracked by others, including the government, companies, the public, individuals, or groups

c)

choosing not to participate in something

d)

a legal document that an application or website must provide that describes the rules that the company and users must obey when using the application

9.

privacy policy

a)

a legal document that an app or website must provide that describes what user information they collect and how they use it

b)

a legal document that an app or website must provide that describes the rules that the company and users must obey when using the app

c)

protection against being observed or tracked by others, including the government, companies, the public, individuals, or groups

d)

options that a website or app provides to users about what information is collected and visible to others

10.

Terms of Service

a)

a legal document that an application or website must provide that describes the rules that the company and users must follow when using the application

b)

a legal document that an application or website must provide that describes what user information they collect and how they use it

c)

to opt out of something

d)

protection against being observed or tracked by others, including the government, companies, the public, individuals, or groups

11.

opt out

a)

choose not to participate in something

b)

options that a website or application offers users about what information is collected and visible to others

c)

a legal document that a website or application must provide that describes what user information they collect and how they use it

d)

a legal document that a website or application must provide that describes the rules that the company and users must obey when using the application

12.

phishing

a)

when someone pretends to be something they are not and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information

b)

a type of crime where your private information is stolen and used for criminal activities

c)

an attempt to deceive someone, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information

d)

a web address that has been shortened and could trick a user into entering a risky website

13.

internet scam

a)

a type of crime where your private information is stolen and used for criminal activities

b)

a web address that has been shortened and could trick a user into entering a risky website

c)

when someone pretends to be something they are not and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information

d)

an attempt to deceive someone, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information

14.

Shortened URL

a)

a type of crime where your private information is stolen and used for criminal activities

b)

an attempt to deceive someone, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information

c)

information that reaches us through the Internet, often via a tablet, smartphone, or laptop

d)

a web address that has been condensed and could mislead a user into accessing a risky website

15.

Curiosity Gap

a)

when something happens in digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious

b)

information that reaches us through the internet, often via a tablet, smartphone, or laptop

c)

the desire people have to find out missing information

d)

engaging in activities that do not involve devices, apps, or the internet

16.

Internet

a)

something we do automatically without thinking

b)

features or aspects of a device or application that are intended to engage the user in frequent use

c)

a comprehensive list of items or actions

d)

a worldwide network that connects people using computers, phones, or other devices

17.

headline

a)

a complete list of items or actions

b)

the title of an article, usually printed in large, bold letters at the top

c)

features or aspects of a device or application intended to engage the user in frequent use

d)

a set of criteria or advice on how to do something

18.

private

a)

something you should keep to yourself

b)

a set of criteria or advice on how to do something

c)

a comprehensive list of items or actions

d)

something we do automatically without thinking

19.

caution

a)

features or aspects of a device or application that prioritize what is good for people's lives

b)

a set of criteria or advice on how to do something

c)

something we do automatically without thinking

d)

to be careful

20.

clickbait

a)

a complete list of items or actions

b)

features or aspects of a device or application intended to engage the user in frequent use

c)

an image or headline that tries to get you to click on it, usually for advertising purposes

d)

when you get a response to something you do or post online, causing your brain to experience a temporary moment of pleasure

21.

website or application

a)

a place you can visit on the internet

b)

features or aspects of a device or application that are intended to engage the user in frequent use

c)

something we do automatically without thinking

d)

features or aspects of a device or application that prioritize what is good for people's lives

22.

advertising

a)

participate in activities that do not involve devices, applications, or the internet

b)

messages or photos that are made to persuade someone to buy a certain product

c)

group of people who share the same interests or goals

d)

behaviors that we do often or regularly with digital media and devices

23.

register

a)

when something happens in digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious

b)

enter your information to sign up and gain access to a website or application

c)

something that prevents you from paying full attention

d)

time spent watching, listening, reading, or creating media

24.

balance

a)

notice someone or something as important

b)

give all your attention to a specific activity

c)

all parts are in the correct proportions, though not necessarily equal

d)

time spent watching, listening, reading, or creating media

25.

just right

a)

to notice someone or something as important

b)

behaviors we often or regularly do with digital media and devices

c)

information that comes to us through the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop

d)

something that is appropriate or suitable

26.

private information

a)

participate in activities that do not involve devices, applications, or the internet

b)

give your full attention to a specific activity

c)

information about you that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you

d)

time spent watching, listening, reading, or creating media

27.

personal information

a)

participate in activities that do not involve devices, apps, or the internet

b)

information about you that cannot be used to identify you because it is also true for many other people

c)

give your full attention to a specific activity

d)

information that comes to us through the internet, often via a tablet, smartphone, or laptop

28.

Wired

a)

something you are born with

b)

information that comes to us via the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop

c)

engaging in activities that do not involve devices, apps, or the internet

d)

when something happens in digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious

29.

username

a)

a group of people who share the same interests or goals

b)

using media in a way that feels healthy and balanced with other life activities (family, friends, school, hobbies, etc.)

c)

a name you create to log into a website, app, or game

d)

all the ways large groups of people get and share information (TV, books, internet, newspapers, phones, etc.)

30.

symbol

a)

information that comes to us through the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop

b)

all parts are in the correct proportions, although not necessarily equal

c)

someone who uses technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate

d)

a character other than a number or letter, such as #, !, or @

31.

pause

a)

to feel annoyed

b)

to stop what you are doing or saying

c)

an electronic device such as a phone, tablet, or laptop

d)

to cause a feeling of pain or concern

32.

phrase

a)

a group of words that go together and are easy to remember

b)

to feel annoyed

c)

to stop doing or saying what you are doing

d)

an electronic device like a phone, tablet, or laptop

33.

password

a)

an electronic device such as a phone, tablet, or laptop

b)

to stop what you are doing or saying

c)

causing a feeling of harm or concern

d)

a secret string of letters, symbols, and numbers that you can use to restrict who can access something digital

34.

device

a)

stop what you are doing or saying

b)

causing a feeling of harm or concern

c)

a piece of electronic equipment like a phone, tablet, or laptop

d)

feeling upset

35.

online

a)

behaviors we do often or regularly with digital media and devices

b)

use a computer, phone, or tablet to visit a website or app

c)

engage in activities that do not involve devices, apps, or the internet

d)

an electronic device like a phone, tablet, or laptop