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Staying Safe Online Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the best way to create a strong password for your online accounts?

a)

Use your name and date of birth

b)

Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols

c)

Use the word "password"

d)

Use only numbers

2.

Which of the following is a sign that a news story might be fake?

a)

It is shared by a trusted news website

b)

It has lots of spelling mistakes and no sources

c)

It is written by a well-known journalist

d)

It is reported on TV

3.

What should you do if you receive a friend request from someone you do not know?

a)

Accept it straight away

b)

Ignore or decline the request

c)

Share your personal details with them

d)

Meet them in person

4.

Why is it important to keep your social media profiles private?

a)

So only your friends can see your information

b)

So everyone can see your photos

c)

To get more followers

d)

To make your account easier to find

5.

If you see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable, what should you do?

a)

Keep it to yourself

b)

Tell a trusted adult or teacher

c)

Ignore it and hope it goes away

d)

Share it with your friends

6.

Which of the following is the safest way to share photos online?

a)

Post them publicly for everyone to see

b)

Only share with people you trust

c)

Share your location with every photo

d)

Post as many as possible

7.

What does 'phishing' mean in the context of online safety?

a)

Catching fish online

b)

Tricking people into giving away personal information

c)

Playing online games

d)

Sending friendly messages

8.

Which of these passwords is the most secure?

a)

123456

b)

qwerty

c)

Football2024!

d)

password

9.

What should you do if you think a website is fake?

a)

Enter your details anyway

b)

Leave the website and tell an adult

c)

Share the link with friends

d)

Ignore the warning signs

10.

Why should you not share your home address online?

a)

It helps people send you gifts

b)

It can put your safety at risk

c)

It makes your profile look complete

d)

It is required for all accounts

11.

What is the best way to check if a news story is true?

a)

Believe it if it is on social media

b)

Check it on trusted news websites

c)

Ask your friends

d)

Share it before checking

12.

If someone is being mean to you online, what is this called?

a)

Cyberbullying

b)

Online shopping

c)

Gaming

d)

Streaming

13.

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?

a)

Open all the links

b)

Delete it without clicking anything

c)

Reply with your details

d)

Forward it to everyone

14.

Which of the following is a good way to protect your online accounts?

a)

Use the same password for everything

b)

Change your passwords regularly

c)

Share your passwords with friends

d)

Write your passwords on your profile

15.

What is 'two-factor authentication'?

a)

Using two devices at once

b)

A security step that requires two forms of identification

c)

Logging in twice

d)

Sharing your password with two people

16.

Why should you be careful about clicking on links in messages?

a)

They always lead to fun games

b)

They could be scams or viruses

c)

They make your device faster

d)

They are always safe

17.

What is the best way to report inappropriate content online?

a)

Ignore it

b)

Use the report button or tell an adult

c)

Share it with friends

d)

Comment on it

18.

Which of these is NOT a good way to stay safe online?

a)

Keeping your passwords secret

b)

Meeting strangers from the internet alone

c)

Using privacy settings

d)

Thinking before you post

19.

What should you do if someone asks you for money online?

a)

Send it straight away

b)

Ignore the request and tell an adult

c)

Ask them for more details

d)

Share your bank details

20.

Why is it important to log out of accounts on shared computers?

a)

So others cannot access your information

b)

To save battery

c)

To make the computer faster

d)

It is not important

21.

What is a digital footprint?

a)

The mark your shoes leave on the ground

b)

The information you leave online about yourself

c)

A type of online game

d)

A new social media app

22.

Which of these is a good example of personal information?

a)

Your favourite colour

b)

Your home address

c)

The name of your pet

d)

Your favourite food

23.

What should you do if you see someone being bullied online?

a)

Join in

b)

Ignore it

c)

Report it and support the person being bullied

d)

Share it with others

24.

Why is it important to think before you post something online?

a)

Posts can be deleted easily

b)

Posts can be shared and seen by many people

c)

No one will see your posts

d)

It is not important

25.

What is the best way to check if a website is secure?

a)

Look for 'https' and a padlock symbol in the address bar

b)

Check if it has lots of adverts

c)

See if it loads quickly

d)

Ask your friends

26.

Which of these is a sign of a scam message?

a)

It asks for your password or bank details

b)

It is from your school

c)

It is from a friend you know

d)

It is about your homework

27.

What is the safest way to use public Wi-Fi?

a)

Share personal information

b)

Avoid logging into important accounts

c)

Shop online

d)

Enter your passwords everywhere

28.

If you are unsure about something you see online, what should you do?

a)

Believe it straight away

b)

Check with a trusted adult or teacher

c)

Share it with everyone

d)

Ignore your doubts

29.

Why should you not use your real name as your username?

a)

It is boring

b)

It can help protect your identity

c)

It is too long

d)

It is hard to remember

30.

What is the best way to keep your devices safe from viruses?

a)

Download anything you find online

b)

Install antivirus software and keep it updated

c)

Never update your device

d)

Share your device with everyone