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WorksheetsHealth and Safety in IT Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What does *health and safety in IT* mainly focus on?
Improving computer speed
Staying safe and healthy while using technology
Finding computer viruses
Increasing data storage
Which of the following can result from using a computer for long hours without breaks?
Increased creativity
Back pain and eye strain
Faster typing speed
Better posture
What is the correct sitting position when using a computer?
Bent over with screen close to eyes
Slouching in chair
Sitting upright with eyes level to the top of the screen
Standing beside the computer
What does **ergonomics** mean?
The science of designing the workplace to fit the worker
A type of computer virus
The process of backing up files
A software installation method
Which of these reduces **eye strain**?
Staring at the screen continuously
Using a bright white background all the time
Taking short breaks every 20 minutes
Turning off room lights while using computer
Which safety rule should always be followed in the computer lab?
Eat and drink near the computer
Keep cables tidy and dry
Pull the power cord to unplug
Touch wires to test electricity
What does **Netiquette** stand for?
Networking etiquette
Internet etiquette
Computer net connection
Email address
Why is Netiquette important?
It increases your Wi-Fi speed
It helps people use the internet responsibly and respectfully
It helps you find new websites
It controls your screen brightness
Which of these is a **good netiquette practice**?
Typing in all caps
Respecting others’ opinions online
Sharing private messages publicly
Forwarding fake news
Posting someone’s personal photo without permission is:
A sign of friendship
A joke
A possible violation of their privacy rights
A form of file sharing
Which of the following is **punishable under Jamaica’s laws**?
Logging off the school computer early
Using someone’s password to access their account
Subscribing to an online course
Sharing memes
The **Data Protection Act (Jamaica)** aims to:
Protect computer hardware
Protect individuals’ personal information
Control internet access
Regulate gaming sites
Which practice helps keep your **online accounts secure**?
Using the same password for every site
Writing passwords on your desk
Creating strong and unique passwords
Sharing passwords with friends
Which is an example of **good online communication** during a video class?
Interrupting when others speak
Staying muted until called on
Posting random emojis in chat
Logging off mid-discussion
Why should you **avoid cyberbullying**?
It can hurt others and lead to legal trouble
It saves data
It helps you get more followers
It improves your computer skills
Which device helps **reduce glare** on a monitor?
CPU
Screen filter
Flash drive
Headset
Why should computer labs be well ventilated?
To make the computers faster
To prevent overheating and ensure comfort
To make cables more visible
To reduce internet lag
Jason sees his classmate post a photo online showing their house address. What should Jason do?
Ignore it
Share it with others
Report it to a teacher and advise the student to remove it
Comment publicly to warn others
During computer class, Tanya plugs in her charger across the walkway. Another student trips. What safety principle was broken?
Always bring your own extension cord
Avoid using personal chargers in shared areas to prevent tripping hazards
Move desks to make space for chargers
Walk carefully around cords
Your group manages the class blog. One member uploads an embarrassing video of a classmate. What is the **most responsible** action?
Delete it and remind group members about online respect
Leave it up for others to see
Share it with another class
Comment with jokes to get likes
At Jamaica College’s computer lab, students are required to sanitize hands before and after use. Why is this part of IT health and safety?
To protect the computer from dust
To prevent spread of germs through shared equipment
To make the keyboard work faster
To clean fingerprints from screens
A student receives a WhatsApp message claiming they won a free laptop if they click a link. What is the **best** decision?
Click to test if it works
Share it with friends
Report it to an adult or teacher and avoid clicking
Reply asking for more details
You are the class monitor in the computer lab. You notice a few students leaning too close to the monitor, squinting, and rubbing their eyes. What action shows leadership?
Ignore them — it’s their problem
Tell the teacher and suggest adjusting the monitor distance or brightness
Turn off their screens
Laugh and record a video
The school introduces online group chats for homework. A student begins sending jokes late at night. Others complain they can’t focus. What rule of netiquette should be enforced?
Limit group messages to school-related topics and respectful timing
Block all messages permanently
Remove all members from the group
Turn off internet access
A teacher creates a class website that stores student grades. She plans to post full names and marks publicly. Which part of the **Data Protection Act** applies?
It’s allowed if students give consent
It breaches personal data privacy since marks are confidential
It is safe if posted on school notice board
It only applies to adults
