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WorksheetsYear 7 E-Safety Assessment
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 45mins
What is a potential consequence of using easily guessed passwords?
Increased security
Faster login times
Unauthorized access to accounts
Improved memory
What is the risk of using 'password' as a password?
It is too complex
It is too common and easy to guess
It is not recognized by most systems
It is too short
How can asking basic questions help in social engineering?
It helps in building trust
It reveals personal information that can be used to guess passwords
It distracts the person from their work
It improves communication skills
Which action is NOT typically associated with social engineering?
Having a conversation with you
Asking questions about private information
Building a trusting relationship
Developing software applications
What is the primary focus of social engineering?
To create social media content
To trick people into revealing information
To design social experiments
To build community projects
What is a common tactic used in social engineering?
Directly asking for passwords
Building a trusting relationship
Offering technical support
Sending phishing emails
What is a key goal of social engineering?
To create new software
To find out private information
To improve communication skills
To develop leadership qualities
How do social engineers typically gather information?
By hacking into computers
By asking questions or having conversations
By using advanced technology
By reading public records
Which of the following is a poor password practice?
Changing it regularly.
Using a mix of characters.
Keeping it private.
Using your pet's name.
Why is it not advisable to use a password like 'MrMor1994'?
It is too random.
It is too personal.
It is too complex.
It is too short.
Which of the following is a good practice for password security?
Sharing it with friends.
Keeping it private.
Writing it down everywhere.
Using your name.
What is one characteristic of a strong password?
It is a common word.
It is personal and easy to remember.
It uses symbols or punctuation marks.
It is short and simple.
What could happen if someone hacks into your account?
They could improve your device's performance
They could steal your digital identity
They could give you free software
They could increase your internet speed
What does digital health refer to?
The physical design of digital devices
How healthy an individual's use of digital devices is
The speed of internet connections
The cost of digital devices
Which of the following is a potential negative impact of using digital devices incorrectly?
Improved eyesight
Increased physical activity
Mental health issues
Enhanced social skills
How can social media impact mental health according to the text?
It improves mental health by providing relaxation.
It can cause obsession with image and lifestyle.
It has no impact on mental health.
It helps in reducing stress by connecting with friends.
What health issue can result from a lack of exercise due to digital device overuse?
Improved eyesight
Obesity
Enhanced mental health
Increased energy levels
How does the overuse of digital devices affect eyesight?
It improves vision clarity.
It has no effect on eyesight.
It causes eye strain and may lead to the use of glasses.
It enhances night vision.
What is a potential impact of social media influencers on users?
Encouraging users to disconnect from devices
Promoting realistic lifestyle expectations
Portraying perfection that users want to have
Reducing the time spent on social media
How can adjusting your seating position help when using a computer?
It improves internet speed.
It reduces physical strain and discomfort.
It makes the computer run faster.
It increases screen brightness.
What is a good practice when using digital devices for long periods?
Sit in the same position for hours.
Don’t sit for too long in the same position.
Use the device in a dark room.
Keep the device close to your eyes.
What is a healthy practice regarding technology use and exercise?
Over rely on technology and avoid exercise.
Don’t over rely on technology; take a break and exercise.
Use technology while exercising.
Exercise only when using technology.
Why might someone choose to use email when working from home?
Emails are only accessible in the office.
Emails allow for easy communication with colleagues.
Emails are slower than phone calls.
Emails require physical delivery.
What is a benefit of using the internet for emails?
It limits communication to local areas.
It allows global communication.
It requires physical presence.
It is slower than traditional mail.
Why is important to learn about how to use email and know about Phishing?
Recognizing fraudulent emails.
Sending only text messages.
Using emails only in offices.
Avoiding email usage.
Why should links in emails start with HTTPS?
To ensure the website is secure
To make the email look professional
To increase email speed
To reduce email size
What might a phishing email pretend to be?
A personal message from a friend
A bank or subscription service
A weather update
A news article
Why is bad grammar and spelling a red flag in emails?
It shows the email is informal
It indicates a lack of professionalism
It suggests the email might be a scam
It makes the email hard to read
What is a benefit of installing anti-virus software?
It makes your computer slower
It protects your computer from harmful attachments
It deletes all your files
It prevents you from sending emails
What can happen if you download a harmful attachment without anti-virus protection?
Your computer will become faster
Your computer can be damaged
You will receive a reward
Your email will be deleted
What can you do to block emails from certain addresses?
Reply to them
Add them to your contact list
Block them using email settings
Print them out
Label the features of a phishing email correctly
Why is it difficult to fully delete information shared online?
Because it is stored on the servers
Because it is printed on paper
Because it is saved on your phone
Because it is written in a book
What is a digital identity?
A physical ID card
Traces of your online presence
A type of computer software
A social media account
How can digital footprints affect privacy?
By revealing too much personal data about you.
By hiding all online activities
By deleting all online traces
By encrypting personal information
What can happen if you share your phone number online?
You will receive more compliments.
You can be contacted by strangers
It will improve your social life.
It will make you more popular.
What is one way to protect your personal details online?
Share them with everyone.
Use strong privacy settings.
Post them on public forums.
Ignore privacy concerns.
What is a key method to minimize risk when sharing information online?
Share as much personal information as possible
Keep all social media sites private
Accept all cookies without consideration
Post inappropriate content
What do cookies on websites primarily do?
Delete your browsing history
Track what you are looking at online
Make your internet faster
Protect your personal information
What is the purpose of accepting cookies on websites?
To delete your personal data
To allow personal advertising
To make your internet slower
To protect your privacy
What is a potential consequence of making inappropriate posts online?
Increased privacy
Legal trouble or bans
More job opportunities
Enhanced security
How can you control the impact of your online presence?
By sharing everything publicly
By keeping your profiles private
By ignoring privacy settings
By accepting all cookies
What does the term "viral" mean in the context of social media?
A type of computer virus
A widely shared and discussed video, meme, or image
A new social media platform
A popular online game
Which social media platform is primarily used for sharing short videos?
TikTok
X
Which social media platform is known for professional networking?
TikTok
What is a benefit of using social media for communication?
It is only available during certain hours
It allows for global interaction
It requires a subscription fee
It is only for business use
How do influencers typically use social media platforms?
To play games
To build a fan base and make money
To write books
To create art
Which of the following is a feature of social media that helps in finding people with similar interests?
It has a search function
It offers free gifts
It provides travel discounts
It has a built-in translator
What is the main reason people share content on social media?
To keep it private
To communicate and connect with others
To delete it later
To hide it from others
What is a potential risk of geo tagging on social media?
It helps you find new friends.
It shows your location to others.
It improves your online privacy.
It makes your profile more attractive.
What is a risk of not setting your profile to private?
You can gain more followers.
You can receive more likes.
You are at risk of digital ID theft.
You can post more photos.
What can happen if someone becomes addicted to social media?
They spend less time online.
They become more productive.
They spend too much time scrolling through posts.
They improve their social skills.
Why is geo tagging considered a risk?
It hides your location.
It reveals your location to others.
It makes your profile private.
It deletes your posts.
Why should you not add strangers on social media?
They might send you gifts.
They could be harmful or unsafe.
They will always be your friends.
They can help you with homework.
Match the risk of being online to the correct description
Geo tagging
Sharing location information can lead to privacy breaches.
Cyber bullying/Trolling
Harassment and intimidation through online platforms.
Digital ID Theft/Open profiles
Unauthorized access to personal information and identity.
Addiction
Excessive use of the internet affecting daily life.
Grooming
Manipulation and exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
I have uploaded some images to my social media, now some of the people on my friends list are able to see where I live. How can I prevent this? 2 Marks
In what way can fake news contribute to racism or hatred?
By spreading positive news about all groups
By targeting specific groups to stir up hatred
By promoting financial stability
By enhancing democratic processes
How does fake news impact trust in society?
It increases trust between society and news publishers
It has no effect on trust
It decreases trust between society and news publishers
It strengthens trust in political parties
What is the relationship between fake news and financial impact?
Fake news has no financial impact
Fake news can negatively affect the income of companies or individuals
Fake news always leads to financial gain
Fake news promotes financial education
Why is it important for a news story to have a source?
To make it more entertaining.
To verify where the story came from.
To confuse the reader.
To make it longer.
What is a sign of poor quality in a news article?
Spelling and grammatical errors in the story.
The story is from a reliable source.
The story provides factual evidence.
The story is concise and clear.
How can factual evidence in a story be useful?
It makes the story more entertaining.
It helps verify the truth of the story.
It confuses the reader.
It makes the story longer.
What is a potential issue with a story that seems too passionate?
It might be more engaging.
It might lack objectivity.
It might be more factual.
It might be from a reliable source.
What is meant by trolling?
Searching for harmful content
Prank calling someone.
Blocking someone from social media.
Intentionally commenting or posting offensive material to up set others.
It is illegal to post harmful/offensive content on social media and the internet.
True
False
What is a fake email that attempts to gain sensitive information such as a password or financial details known as?
Junk
Phishing
Hacking
Virus
Why should you not share a post without reading of researching more first? 2 Marks
It might be offensive.
It could help you get more followers.
It might make you popular.
It could contain false information.
Has at least 8 characters
Lowercase and Uppercase Characters
Not in the English Dictionary
Uses a mix of characters and symbols
Name of someone you are related to.
Names of pets or place of birth
Keep relatively simple
Birthdate or anniversary
Write it down somewhere
Use the same password across all accounts
Don't use personal information
Why do phishing emails often user larger companies like Netflix or popular banks?
