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Digital Footprint

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a way a digital footprint can be created?

a)

Posting a comment on a blog.

b)

Sending a private message to a friend.

c)

Searching information on a website.

d)

Buying an item from an online store.

2.

The passage suggests that sharing private information online is appropriate in which of the following circumstances?

a)

Posting personal details on social media.

b)

Providing credit card details when making an online purchase.

c)

Emailing your phone number to an acquaintance.

d)

Commenting on a news article with your full name.

3.

What is the main reason the passage emphasizes the importance of being aware of your digital footprint?

a)

To avoid potential legal consequences.

b)

To maintain a positive online reputation.

c)

To ensure your online activities are being tracked.

d)

To comply with ethical guidelines for online behavior.

4.

Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements about digital footprints and physical footprints is true?

a)

Digital footprints are more permanent than physical footprints.

b)

Physical footprints are easier to control than digital footprints.

c)

Digital footprints and physical footprints serve completely different purposes.

d)

Digital footprints and physical footprints are similar in that they are both inevitable.

5.

What is the main purpose of the passage?

a)

To explain how digital footprints are created.

b)

To provide tips for reducing your digital footprint.

c)

To highlight the importance of being aware of your digital footprint.

d)

To compare and contrast digital footprints and physical footprints.

6.

According to the passage, which of the following types of information should not be shared online?

a)

Hobbies and favorite things.

b)

School and workplace information.

c)

Full name and address.

d)

All of the above

7.

What does the passage suggest about the relationship between digital footprints and online behaviour?

a)

Digital footprints are always visible and easily trackable by others.

b)

Digital footprints can be completely eliminated through careful online behavior.

c)

Digital footprints are primarily created through intentional online activities.

d)

Digital footprints can provide valuable information about an individual's online habits.

8.

A digital footprint is only created when you upload videos online.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

Digital footprints can include information from emails and apps.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

It is always safe to share your full name and address online.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

The author compares digital footprints to footprints in sand.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

Every online activity contributes to your digital footprint.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

Sharing private information online is never appropriate.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

The author suggests sharing hobbies and favorite things online is acceptable.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

What advice is given if you are unsure about your actions online?

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