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Digital Citizenship

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You heard a rumor at school that a classmate stole money from the locker room. You should...

a)

post online the student you think did it.

b)

chat with friends online about who you each think did it.

c)

tell a trusted adult about the situation.

d)

make a post with the students picture in it.

2.

To create a good password online include all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Numbers

b)

Your first name

c)

Symbols

d)

Uppercase & Lowercase Letters

3.

You receive an email that says you will receive a $100 if you just complete an online form. You should..

a)

report the email to spam.

b)

fill out the form as quickly as possible.

c)

forward the email to all your friends so they can get $100.

d)

fill the form out 4 times so you can get $400.

4.

While playing your favorite online game, an ad pops up telling you your computer has a virus and you need to download software to get rid of it. You should

a)

download the software immediately.

b)

click on the link to see where it leads.

c)

ignore the ad because it cannot tell if your computer has a virus.

d)

call Mrs. Castillo and ask her what to do.

5.

A classmate sends you a direct message on instagram that is really mean, you should...

a)

ignore the comment & let them continue to be mean.

b)

show a trusted adult.

c)

comment back.

d)

share it with other people in your class.

6.

What is a good rule of thumb for behavior in the cyberworld?

a)

To use technology as much as possible

b)

To behave in the cyberworld in the same way you would in the real world

c)

To only use respectful language when talking in person

d)

To change your behavior as technology evolves

7.

Maggie's 12-year-old brother started using a cell phone last month and noticed that his friends use inappropriate language and say hurtful things while texting, but they don’t talk like that when they see each other in person. What does Maggie's brother's observation suggests digital citizenship?

a)

That young people prefer texting to talking

b)

That inappropriate language is more common in person

c)

That there can be a disconnect between online and offline behavior

d)

That texting is harmful to digital citizenship

8.

Which of the following should you never share online to ensure your safety?

a)

Your favorite color

b)

Your home address, phone number, birthdate, and school name

c)

Your hobbies

d)

Your favorite books

9.

What does "plagiarizing" mean?

a)

Sharing your own ideas online

b)

Using another person's work or ideas without giving them credit

c)

Citing all the sources you use for your report

d)

Rephrasing an author's words and citing your sources

10.

Why is it not smart to click on a link in an email that you do not recognize?

a)

Link is the main character in KD Swamp Owl Chronicles.

b)

Because the link may contain a virus or malware and could damage your computer or steal your data.

c)

Dr. Pepper is better than Pepsi.

d)

Pennies are not the same color as dimes.

11.

Maya enjoys staying connected with friends on social media. Lately, she's started to get a lot of notifications on her phone. Maya opens the app every time she sees a notification and is beginning to feel anxious about checking her friends' posts right away. What could Maya do to maintain a healthy media balance for herself?

​​​

a)

​​​​​​​Maya could change her phone settings so she does not receive notifications that distract her. 

b)

Maya could respond to her friends' posts, telling them how annoying they are.

c)

​​​​​​​Maya could delete her account and never use social media again.

d)

​​​​​​​Maya could complain to her friends.

12.

What is the first step to positively contribute to the digital world?

a)

Treat others how you want to be treated

b)

Keep your messages and posts negative

c)

Double-check your messages or comments after you post or send

d)

Avoid digital drama

13.

What should you consider before posting or sending a message?

a)

Is it true?

b)

Is it helpful?

c)

Is it inspiring?

d)

Is it necessary?

14.

Which of the following actions should you take when trying to decide whether an online news article is credible?

a)

Share the article on social media before reading it.

b)

Read the article and try to fact-check the information the author presents.

c)

Trust that the writer of the article is telling the truth.

d)

Ignore the article if you think the author might be not be telling both sides.

15.
One way to check the accuracy of the content is to 
a)

Check Wikipedia 

b)

Cross-check the information with other credible sources 

c)

Ask a friend if it looks right

16.

Which of the following best describes a digital footprint?

a)

The physical marks left by a computer mouse

b)

The trail of data you leave behind when using the internet

c)

The number of devices connected to your home network

d)

The amount of storage space on your computer

17.

What should you use to create a strong password?

a)

Easy-to-guess information

b)

Short personal sentence

c)

Keep your password secret

d)

Different password for each site/app

18.

When using technology it is critical that you understand that you are leaving a __________________.

a)

Digital footprint that can always be traced back to you.

b)

Good impression for making new friends.

c)

World that will allow you to remain anonymous so that no one knows who you are.

d)

Print that can be deleted and not traced back to you.

19.
What does digital citizenship mean?
a)
Any information about you on the Internet
b)
An online membership
c)
Using digital media safely, responsibly, and ethically.
d)
Not giving credit to someone else's work.
20.
True or False - if you send a text message, you can control what happens to the message after you send it.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
When sharing photos of friends on the Internet I should...............
a)
Just put it out there. No one will care.
b)
Show the photo to everyone BUT my friend and have a good laugh about it.
c)
Show the photo to my friend and let him/her decide if it's a photo that is appropriate to share.
d)
Show the photo to my friend and then share without their permission.
22.

It's always best to express exactly how you feel online, even if it might hurt someone's feelings and cause problems in real life.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

What are some ways to de-escalate drama online? (Choose 2).

a)

leave a positive comment

b)

make a fake account

c)

insult them back

d)

tell friends in real life to be nicer online

24.

If you met someone online, which of the following questions should you NOT answer.

a)

What is your favorite type of video game? Do you like xbox?

b)

Do you have any pets? Did you see Secret Life of Pets?

c)

What type of music do you like? Do you like the piano?

d)

What school do you go to? What's your phone number?

25.

You see this message on your device. Which of the below statements are true?

a)

You've won $2000 from a bank.

b)

You should call the police and throw away your phone.

c)

This is from an official bank.

d)

This is probably a scam/phish. Don't click it.