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WorksheetsOnline Safety
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins
Which one of these acts could lead to your photos, social media accounts and other important data being stolen and leaked?
Downloading trusted security software
Commenting on somebody's social media post
Telling people your password
Switching Phones
Which of these is the most common form of online cyber attack?
Drive by downloads - taking advantage of a web browser that has not been protected.
Man in the middle - posing as somebody you know or trust to receive information.
Denial of service attack - flooding a web server with requests to stop the regular user from accessing the server.
Phishing - sending an email posing as a trustworthy company/person to get details.
What could you do to make your password secure? (Choose 3)
Keep it to yourself
Include a capital letter, number and symbol
Don't make it something easy (such as 'password' or your name)
Keep it recorded in your notes in your phone
You receive an email stating that your netflix subscription has finished and to re-subscribe, you must reply with your bank account number and sort code. Is this trustworthy?
No
Yes
If you receive an email saying that there had been a failed attempt to login to your email, what should you do?
Just ignore it
Make a social media post about it
Don't trust the email
Reset your password anyway
Why is being able to communicate online a good thing?
Tick two answers.
You can make friends with people from all over the world.
You know they are definitely who they say they are.
You can talk to people with the same interests.
They could be mean to you.
Someone in your class has sent around an embarrassing photo of another classmate. What should you do?
Forward the photo onto other people.
Show your teacher and say what has happened.
Save it on your phone so you can embarrass them again later.
Laught at the photo with your friend.
What is 'phishing'?
Trying to catch a fish
Sending messages to steal personal details
Software that causes computer failure
A website where you can input information
How does being SMART on the internet help us?
It means we can be better researchers and find reliable answers on the internet.
It means we can protect our identity and stop ourselves from being cyberbullied.
It means that we won't get into trouble and our parents will completely trust us to do what is right online.
What is a virus?
A program that makes the user feel unwell
A program which replicates itself and spreads to other computers via attachments
A program that stops a computer from working
Which of the following helps to safeguard against phishing?
A firewall
Not following links from an email
Anti-virus software
What is a troll?
A person who leaves distasteful messages on someone's social media account
Someone who sends a virus
Someone who spies on a computer
Which of the following is a way to help keep a computer free of malware?
A firewall
A filter
Not opening emails from unknown or unfamiliar sources
What is a digital footprint?
Everything you do and everywhere you go on your computer?
The trail of websites you visit on the internet.
Everything you do and everywhere you go on the internet.
What are the dangers of sharing personal details with a stranger?
Increased social media followers and popularity
Identity theft and being found in the real world
Improved online safety and security
Enhanced personal relationships and connections
What is one way to prevent online threats?
Downloading unknown files
Clicking on suspicious links
Sharing personal details with strangers
Using strong passwords
What is one type of online threat?
Router
Keyboard
Firewall
Spyware
Identify theft is a crime in which someone gets and uses another person’s money & information?
True
False
If you get a random email from your bank asking you to click on the link within it, you will be safe to do this?
True
False
When shopping online, what symbol should you look for to ensure you are in a safe website?
Padlock
Chain
Scissors
Arrow
I can share my name and address online?
YES I can share
NO It's not safe
Is it safe to share password and phone number online?
YES
NO
Opening Email from someone you don’t know is?
Safe
Not safe
What should you do if someone you do not know sends you a message?
Send them a picture of yourself.
Tell a teacher or grownup.
Tell them to send a message to your friend.
Send them a message back.
Identifying Suspicious Messages:
Hey there! I saw your profile picture and you seem really cool. Can we chat privately? 😊
Sure, let's chat!
Thanks, but I prefer to keep conversations public.
I'll show you mine if you show me yours.
Is this you again? It's not funny anymore, Mike!
Which of the following is a characteristic of grooming? Select all that apply.
Gaining trust
Intention to harm
Encouraging risky behavior
Requesting Inappropriate pictures
What is online grooming?
When an online user gains the trust of another user with the intention of doing them harm or getting them to engage in risky or harmful behavior.
When someone grooms a pet online.
When a person shops for grooming products online.
When a user creates an online profile for social media.
What should you do if someone you only know online asks to meet up?
Agree to meet
Ignore them
Speak to an adult you trust
Block them
What should you do if someone online makes you feel uncomfortable?
Log off immediately
Speak to an adult you trust
Respond to them
Keep chatting
Why is it important to only contact people you know and trust online?
To make new friends
To avoid grooming
To increase followers
To share personal stories
How can you protect yourself from online grooming?
By not talking to anyone online
By only talking to people you know in real life
By being cautious and not sharing personal information
By confronting anyone who makes you feel uncomfortable
What should you do if you're not sure if someone is trying to groom you online?
Ignore the person and continue talking to them
Confront the person and ask them directly
Ask for help and guidance from a trusted adult
Stop using the internet altogether
Who are examples of trusted adults we can go to if something doesn't feel right online? Choose 2 answers.
Parents.
All family members.
Teachers.
Random strangers.
Which ones are examples of private information. Choose 2 answers.
First Name.
Email address.
Phone Number.
Country you live in.
What is 'phishing'?
Trying to catch a fish
Sending messages to steal personal details
Software that causes computer failure
A website where you can input information
A 'groomer' can be old, or young. They can be male or female?
false
true
Anyone can groom another person?
false
true
What is a common criticism of selfie culture mentioned in the text?
It is too expensive
It is too time-consuming
It is self-obsessed
It is outdated
What is one positive reason for taking selfies according to the text?
Selfies can be risky and lead to accidents.
Selfies can help people connect and communicate.
Selfies reflect narcissistic tendencies.
Selfies are a waste of time.
What is digital etiquette?
Making the most of your time online
Learning new technological skills
Being thoughtful and clear online
Internet trolls aim to:
Lead discussions
Quietly observe
Make friends
Start arguments
The best way to respond to trolls is to _________ them.
Insult
Threaten
Ignore
Copy
In what year was the first selfie taken?
2001
1991
1921
1839
What is a common criticism of selfie culture mentioned in the text?
It is too expensive
It is too time-consuming
It is self-obsessed
It is outdated
What was the name of man who took the first selfie?
Robert Waghorn
Robert Cornelius
Robert Redford
Ross from Friends
What was the name of man who took the first selfie?
Robert Waghorn
Robert Cornelius
Robert Redford
Ross from Friends
If you delete an image you place online is it gone forever?
Yes
No - someone could have downloaded it before it was deleted and can use it how they please.
What is Selfitis
It is a made up condition.
It is a medically recognised condition that is related to selfies and the way taking selfies can increase a person's confidence
It is the name of a component that lets you take selfies
It is something people get when they have been trolled online
What is the name of the feature that allows people to find the GPS information on your photographs?
Location Tracking
Geotopping
Geotagging
Location Tagging
What kind of troll will pick out your spelling mistakes?
Political Troll
Concern Troll
Spoiler Troll
Grammar Police Troll
Catfish Troll
What kind of troll will pick on others to make themselves feel better?
CyberbullyTroll
Concern Troll
Spoiler Troll
Grammar Police Troll
Catfish Troll
What kind of troll will pretend to be someone else?
CyberbullyTroll
Concern Troll
Spoiler Troll
Grammar Police Troll
Catfish Troll
What kind of troll will tell you the plots of new books/movies etc before you've had a chance to read/watch it yourself?
CyberbullyTroll
Concern Troll
Spoiler Troll
Grammar Police Troll
Catfish Troll
