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Y8 Computational Thinking & Online Safety

Total questions: 103

Worksheet time: 5hrs 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Computational Thinking: The process of solving complex problems by breaking them down into manageable parts and developing ________ that can be implemented on a computer.

a)

loops

b)

coordinates

c)

algorithms

d)

variables

2.

In programming, a ________ is the specific order in which instructions are executed.

a)

sprite

b)

stage

c)

pattern

d)

sequence

3.

In a graphical environment, ________ are used to specify the position of an object on the stage.

a)

blocks

b)

variables

c)

coordinates

d)

algorithms

4.

A ________ is a graphical object or character that can be moved and manipulated within a digital environment like a game.

a)

loop

b)

sprite

c)

control

d)

abstraction

5.

The ________ is the background or environment where sprites interact in a program.

a)

sequence

b)

stage

c)

block

d)

variable

6.

The process of repeating a set of instructions in a loop is called ________.

a)

coordinate

b)

iteration

c)

abstraction

d)

conditional

7.

In block-based programming, ________ represent specific commands or functions that can be snapped together to form code.

a)

sprites

b)

stages

c)

blocks

d)

patterns

8.

________ structures in programming manage the flow of a program, determining which code is executed and when.

a)

pattern

b)

control

c)

coordinate

d)

variable

9.

The process of running a program to check for errors and ensure it behaves as expected is called ________.

a)

abstraction

b)

testing

c)

iteration

d)

coding

10.

A ________ is a programming construct that repeats a set of instructions until a condition is met or for a defined number of times.

a)

sprite

b)

variable

c)

loop

d)

sequence

11.

Writing instructions in a programming language for a computer to execute is known as ________.

a)

decomposition

b)

abstraction

c)

programming

d)

testing

12.

Breaking down a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts is called ________.

a)

coordinate

b)

pattern

c)

algorithm

d)

decomposition

13.

A ________ is a step-by-step procedure or set of rules to solve a problem or perform a task.

a)

variable

b)

sprite

c)

algorithm

d)

stage

14.

The ability to identify similarities or ________ within data or problems is known as pattern recognition.

a)

sprites

b)

patterns

c)

blocks

d)

coordinates

15.

Simplifying a complex system by focusing on essential details while ignoring irrelevant ones is called ________.

a)

sequence

b)

control

c)

abstraction

d)

loop

16.

A set of instructions written in a programming language that a computer can execute is known as ________.

a)

sprite

b)

coordinate

c)

code

d)

pattern

17.

A ________ allows certain code to be executed only if a specific condition is met.

a)

sprite

b)

stage

c)

variable

d)

conditional

18.

Which term describes a storage location in a program that holds a value and can change while the program runs?

a)

variable

b)

sprite

c)

sequence

d)

block

19.

What is the character in Scratch is called

a)

Cat

b)

Bat

c)

Sprite

d)

Crab

20.

Scratch is a free programming language where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

What is the default Sprite when you open Scratch?

a)

Cat

b)

Dog

c)

Bat

d)

Crab

22.

What is a loop?

a)

Starting the program

b)

Allows something to be repeated

c)

Ending the program

d)

Run the program

23.

For an action to perform in scratch , it needs first....

a)

An event block

b)

control block

c)

data block

d)

sound block

24.

What does this green flag mean in scratch?

a)

Nothing

b)

Start

c)

STOP

d)

I don't know

25.

What will happen when the green flag is clicked?

a)

Add a new sprite

b)

Make the character spin

c)

Move the character 15 steps

d)

Nothing

26.

What is the backdrop area called in Scratch?

a)

Background

b)

area

c)

Stage

d)

Paint

27.

In Scratch, a "sprite" can be resized:

a)

True

b)

False

28.

An organised set of rules or steps to perform an action, is also known as...

a)
Scratch
b)
Software
c)
Algorithm
d)
Block
29.
Where do you find the images of characters to insert in Scratch? 
a)
Costumes
b)
Backdrop
c)
Gallery
d)
Script
30.

Which word below describes the use of a repetition block?

a)

Order

b)

Steps

c)

Loop

d)

Decision

31.
You use _____ blocks to program Scratch
a)
Code
b)
Algorithm
c)
Sequence 
d)
Memory
32.

What group of blocks controls movement of the Sprite?

a)

Control

b)

Sensing

c)

Motion

d)

Look

33.

Displays the location of your X and Y positions.

a)

stage

b)

coordinates

c)

volume

34.
The Y axis is "Up" and "Down" 
a)
True 
b)
False 
35.

What is the backdrop area called in Scratch?

a)

Ground

b)

Paint

c)

Area

d)

Stage

36.
You can paint a new costume for a sprite in Scratch?
a)
True
b)
False
37.

Which of the following will allow the movements to occur continuously to various positions?

a)
b)
c)
d)
38.

What does this block do?

a)

It writes notes for you

b)

It plays a musical note

c)

It beats the drum

39.

What does this block do?

a)

Repeat the code forever

b)

Repeat the code 2 times

c)

Repeat the code until touching the sprite

40.

Repeating a statement more than once is called a...

a)

Repetition

b)

Sequence

c)

Loop

d)

Event

41.

What are 'privacy settings' in an app?

a)

Controls which limit who can see your profile

b)

The way you control your notifications

c)

Helps you change your accessibility settings

42.

Which of the following is a secure password?

a)

CatMouseChase5

b)

12345

c)

ABCDE

d)

Password1

43.

True or False: You should set your privacy settings to public on social media?

a)

True

b)

False

44.

What is your digital footprint?

a)

Your online username and password

b)

A print of your foot, like a fingerprint

c)

All content that you post online

d)

Only images that you post online

45.

What should you NOT share online?

a)

Your Home Address

b)

Pet's name

c)

Favorite food

d)

A list of your teachers

46.

What should you NOT share online?

a)

Your favorite Restaurant

b)

Your e-mail address

c)

Hobbies

d)

Your favorite sports teams

47.

You start chatting to a person online. They would like to meet up. Is this a good idea?

a)

Yes - I know them it will be fine!

b)

No

c)

Maybe - but I'm not sure my parents would approve

48.

Phishing emails might include... pick 2 correct responses

a)

A believable story meant to make you click a link

b)

Virus's sent to your computer

c)

Catching salmon

d)

An email from a friend

e)

Computer code

49.

An example of a virus could be malware, what is malware?

a)

Corona Virus

b)

A glitch

c)

software that damages computers and computer systems

d)

Something that deletes items, steals personal information, and can even hijack your computer.

50.

Software that automatically shows or downloads advertising material when you are online.

a)

Malware

b)

Adware

c)

Virus

d)

Phishing

51.

What best defines downloading?

a)

transferring data from one computer system to another, typically done over the internet.

b)

random pop up advertisements

c)

the sides of a webpage lined with links

d)

a piece of code that has the ability to cause damage to your system and data

52.

What does this image represent?

a)

Google Maps

b)

Arizona attractions

c)

Geotagging

d)

Checking in on Facebook

53.

Which are examples of Internet Fraud? Choose all that apply

a)

Data breaches

b)

Online donations

c)

Phishing

d)

Instagram hastags

54.

What term BEST describes the ads that appear on websites that often seem untrustworthy?

a)

coupon codes

b)

spam email

c)

pop-ups

d)

cookie notices

55.

Rosanna is reading a post about a local event that is happening. As she reads through the comments, she sees that some comments are encouraging and some are really mean. As Rosanna considers how she wants to respond about the event, what should she keep in mind about netiquette? (Clue - Golden rule)

a)

She should use ALL CAPS to convey her passion about the event.

b)

She should treat others the way she would want to be treated.

c)

She should use texting slang and abbreviations so she is easily understood.

d)

She should post her opinion as fact because she knows she’s right.

56.

Today's digital citizens must be proactive and on the defense. What can you do to be a proactive digital citizen?

a)

have multiple social media accounts for maximum exposure

b)

stay logged in to public computers you access

c)

watch out for potential dangers to electronic devices

d)

make sure everything published online is only temporary

57.

Why is it so important to make sure that your online identity accurately reflects your best self?

a)

Content shared online should be considered permanent.

b)

Inaccurate account information can create user access issues.

c)

Pretending to be someone other than yourself is dishonest.

d)

Posting false information creates distrust and confusion.

58.

What someone establishes online, as a virtual representation of themselves.

a)

Digital citizen

b)

Online identity

c)

Digital footprint

d)

Phishing

59.

Using ALL CAPS when writing online is the equivalent of...

a)

Yelling

b)

Excitement

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Slander

60.

A common acronym used online is IMHO, which means...

a)

I Might Hit Oops

b)

In My Humble/Honest Opinion

c)

In My House Operating

d)

In My Honor Of

61.

These bright, blinking “CLICK HERE” ads callded

a)

Banners

b)

Side advertisements

c)

Discounts

d)

Sneak previews

62.

This occur when sensitive data (personal or financial information) is leaked from a secure location.

a)

File transfers

b)

Hacking

c)

Data breaches

d)

Encrypting

63.

One of the most common examples of Internet Fraud

a)

Hacking

b)

credit card fraud

c)

Gas station pumps

d)

Stealing bank cards in the mail

64.

As Consuela was chatting with her friends online, she received a message from someone she didn’t know who claimed to be her cousin. The person didn’t have a clear profile picture or a name that she recognized. What would be the BEST action for Consuela to take?

a)

carry on a conversation as she would with a trusted friend

b)

try to get the person to reveal their true identity

c)

open video chat so she can see the person

d)

stop communicating and tell a trusted adult

65.

Why should internet users think carefully before signing up for multiple online accounts?

a)

Multiple accounts run the potential of confusing people about your online identity.

b)

The more accounts you manage, the more likely it is that one will pose a security threat.

c)

Information provided in account setup becomes available through online search engines.

d)

It is too hard to remember multiple passwords.

66.

What is 'phishing'?

a)

Trying to catch a fish

b)

Sending messages to steal personal details

c)

Software that causes computer failure

d)

A website where you can input information

67.

What is 'malware'?

a)

Games and puzzle apps

b)

A game that includes bad guys

c)

Software that helps your computer

d)

Software designed to create a virus or steal data from your computer

68.

What is a computer virus?

a)

A disease that you can catch from working with a computer

b)

Information that is stored by a website

c)

Software that copies itself. It destroys and steals data.

d)

A problem with your software

69.

What are website cookies?

a)

A file that you download

b)

Information about you that is stored by a website

c)

A delicious baked treat in the shape of a computer

d)

A menu to navigate a wesbite

70.

What is a secure website?

a)

A government website

b)

A website where you can safely input personal information

c)

A website that you need a login for

d)

The police website

71.

What is the usual symbol for a secure website?

a)

a key

b)

a safe

c)

a padlock

d)

an exclamation mark

72.

What is plagiarism?

a)

Stealing someone's data

b)

Stealing someone's work and claiming it is your own

c)

Stealing someone's bank details

d)

Stealing someone's login details

73.

Which one of these acts could lead to your photos, social media accounts and other important data being stolen and leaked?

a)

Downloading trusted security software

b)

Commenting on somebody's social media post

c)

Telling people your password

d)

Buying a new phone

74.

What could you do to make your password secure? (Choose 3)

a)

Keep it to yourself

b)

Include a capital letter, number and symbol

c)

Don't make it something easy (such as 'password' or your name)

d)

Keep it recorded in your notes in your phone

75.

You receive an email stating that your Netflix subscription has ended and to re-subscribe, you must reply with your bank account number and sort code. Is this trustworthy?

a)

No

b)

Yes

76.

Which social media has been voted the most insecure to hackers (easiest to hack) according to multiple websites?

a)

Twitter

b)

Snapchat

c)

Facebook

d)

Instagram

77.

According to surveys, what percentage of employers would look at your social media history if you applied for a job?

a)

74%

b)

72%

c)

70%

d)

68%

78.

Which of these are important in staying safe online? (Choose 3)

a)

Using complex password that only you know

b)

Not posting anything online or on social media

c)

Only visiting secure websites

d)

Use a trusted antivirus and security software

79.

If you receive an email saying that there had been a failed attempt to login to your email, what should you do?

a)

Just ignore it

b)

Make a social media post about it

c)

Don't trust the email

d)

Reset your password anyway

80.

When on social media, we should all be cautious of...

a)

How we look in a photo

b)

Oversharing information

c)

If we have a charger

d)

Whether we have Wi-Fi/mobile data

81.

Which one should you never share on social media?

a)

A photo of your cat

b)

A false name

c)

Your address

82.

Which password is the safest?

a)

Parrot99

b)

parrot*1

c)

P4rr0t$$

83.

You can report a social media profile if

a)

It is fake (false)

b)

You don't like the person

c)

The profile is unknown

84.

When paying for something online you should connect to...

a)

a public Wi-Fi connection

b)

a shared Wi-Fi connection

c)

a private Wi-Fi connection

85.

Someone in your class has sent around an embarrassing photo of another classmate. What should you do?

a)

Forward the photo onto other people.

b)

Show your teacher and say what has happened.

c)

Save it on your phone so you can embarrass them again later.

d)

Laught at the photo with your friend.

86.

What is the minimum age for a user account on WhatsApp?

a)

11

b)

13

c)

16

d)

18

e)

There is no limit as long as you have parental consent

87.

What is the age limit for a user account on TikTok?

a)

11

b)

13

c)

16

d)

18

e)

There is no age limit with parental consent.

88.

When was Facebook created?

a)

2009

b)

2004

c)

2008

d)

2022

89.

Tik Tok is known in China as ...

a)

Ching

b)

Douyin

c)

Dingdong

d)

TikTok

e)

Dīdā dīdā

90.

What was the most popular social media platform in 2006?

a)

MySpace

b)

Facebook

c)

Twitter

d)

Instagram

e)

YouTube

91.

Which social media platforms does the company Meta, run by Mark Zuckerberg, own?

a)

Facebook

b)

Instagram

c)

Twitter

d)

Youtube

e)

WhatsApp

92.

What country is TikTok from?

a)

South Korea

b)

USA

c)

China

d)

Russia

e)

Canada

93.

What is a third party cookie?

a)

A cookie that two people didn't want.

b)

A cookie which collects data about you and your browsing history and is sent to a different company that the one you are on

c)

A cookie which collects data about you and your browsing history.

d)

A little box that pops up on websites which I have to click.

94.

When looking at Instagram.

What is some of the data about your usage that is being collected?

(Tick all that apply)

a)

What you "Like", follow and unfollow.

b)

How long you look at something

c)

What posts you look at / don't look at

d)

Nothing

e)

Your location

95.

Which Social Media Platform do you think has the highest number of Monthly Active Users (MAUs)?

a)

Instagram

b)

Snapchat

c)

Twitter

d)

Facebook

e)

TikTok

96.

If social media use is free. How do the companies make money?

a)

Donations

b)

Advertising

c)

Shareholders

d)

Billionaires fund it

97.

Government can shutdown social media company for misinformation.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

I don't know

d)

True and False

98.

Governments can shutdown users account on social media.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

I don't know.

d)

True & False

99.

By law, you can sue social media companies for defamation.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

I don't know

d)

True & False

100.

Who regulates the use of social media websites.

a)

The Government

b)

The Social Media Company

c)

ITC (International Technological Commitee)

d)

ATF (American Technological Federation)

e)

UN (United Nations)

101.

Marketing companies somtimes use automation to follow your account in order to try and boost their follower numbers?

a)

True

b)

False

102.

By default who can add you to a WhatsApp group

a)

Everyone

b)

Your Contacts

c)

People you have been in chats with.

d)

Anyone except your contacts

103.

WhatsApp uses End-To-End encryption in order to keep messages private. Who can read these messages?

a)

Sender, recipient(s)

b)

Sender, recipient(s), WhatsApp

c)

Sender, recipient(s), WhatsApp, Government

d)

Just Sender