WorksheetsDigital Footprint and Social Media
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which of the following best describes an Active Digital Footprint?
Information collected about you without your knowledge
When you post something online and you know people will see it
Files that are created by your browser when you visit a website
Sharing personal feelings that make you uncomfortable
What is the main reason why you should find balance in your life when using Social Media?
To spend more time online
To use media in a way that feels healthy and balanced with other life activities
To post as much as possible
To avoid communicating with friends and family
Which of the following is an example of oversharing on social media?
Posting a photo of your pet
Sharing your favorite movie
Sharing personal feelings or experiences that later make you feel uncomfortable or regretful
Commenting on a friend’s post
A student feels sad and anxious after reading comments on social media. What is this feeling called and what should the student do?
Positive Digital Footprint; post more comments
Red flag feeling; log off and spend time with family, friends, or pets
Computer Cookies; clear browser history
Oversharing; share more information
Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of posting on social media?
Communication with friends and family
Expression of personal opinions
Entertainment and sharing interests
Increasing computer cookies
Which of the following best describes "oversharing" as mentioned in the drawbacks?
When people share something they later regret
When people share only positive things
When people never share anything online
When people share information with close friends only
What is meant by the term "digital footprint" according to the material?
All the information online about a person posted either by that person or others, intentionally or unintentionally
Only the photos a person uploads online
The number of friends a person has on social media
The amount of time spent online each day
Why might permanence of online posts be considered a drawback?
Because posts can be edited at any time
Because embarrassing or regrettable posts become part of your permanent digital footprint
Because posts are always deleted after 24 hours
Because only friends can see your posts
How can social pressure be a drawback of using multiple online platforms?
It encourages people to take breaks from social media
It makes people feel pressure to participate when everyone else is posting
It helps people make more friends
It reduces the amount of time spent online
Imagine you are managing several social media accounts and feel overwhelmed. Which drawback from the material does this situation best illustrate?
Oversharing
Permanence
Social pressure
Life balance
Your digital footprint is permanent.
True
False
What other people post is NOT part of your digital footprint.
True
False
You have full control over who sees your footprint.
True
False
Your actions online affect your digital footprint.
True
False
Select one statement: Luna is passionate about volunteering in her community. She shares pictures of her volunteering to inspire her friends to do the same. Could Luna's use of social media help her in the future?
Yes. A college admissions officer who reads her profile might be impressed by her volunteer work.
No. Her friends who aren't interested in volunteering might unfriend her.
No. The social media company owns her posts.
Which statement below is an example of how your digital footprint can affect your future?
A positive digital footprint can help you score well on a standardized test.
A positive or negative digital footprint isn't likely to affect you in the future.
A positive digital footprint might make someone think you are not trustworthy.
A positive digital footprint can make a difference when applying for a job, a scholarship, or college.
Which of the following should you do to help create a positive digital footprint for yourself?
Share information that is not accurate but might make you look good.
Post funny images that might be offensive if taken out of context.
Post about things or causes you are passionate about.
Send mean replies to people who post or say things you disagree with.
How can you ensure your digital footprint reflects positively on you?
By posting personal information publicly to show transparency.
By engaging in online arguments to defend your beliefs.
By sharing content that is respectful and shows your interests and values.
By using a fake name so nothing can be traced back to you.
Why is it important to think before you post something online?
Because once something is posted, it can be difficult or impossible to completely remove.
Because there is a limit to how much you can post in a day.
Because only posts with many likes are part of your digital footprint.
Because posts are temporary and disappear after a short time.
What is a potential consequence of having a negative digital footprint?
It can lead to more online followers.
It can result in missed job opportunities.
It can automatically delete your online accounts.
It can increase your internet speed.
