Internet Safety Quiz-54
Take this quiz to test your Cyberspace safety knowledge. Use your homeroom teacher and your student id for your name. . . Cunha_12345.
- 1.
As I travel through "Cyberspace," information I should never give out to someone I meet online is
- A.
The names of my favorite books and movies.
- B.
My real name, address, telephone number, the school I attend, or my photograph.
- C.
The name of my pet
Correct Answer
B. My real name, address, telephone number, the school I attend, or my photograph.Explanation
Remember to keep any identifying information to yourself.Rate this question:
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- 2.
If someone sends me an inappropriate message / material, I should
- A.
Never reply to these messages and tell my parents
- B.
Keep it secret
- C.
Reply to the message and ask the sender to stop sending me messages
Correct Answer
A. Never reply to these messages and tell my parents -
- 3.
If someone I meet online asks me to keep a secret from my parents I should
- A.
Keep the secret because they are my "cyber friend."
- B.
Tell all of my friends, because it is hard for me to keep a secret.
- C.
Tell my parents, because no one should ever ask me to keep secrets from my parents.
Correct Answer
C. Tell my parents, because no one should ever ask me to keep secrets from my parents. -
- 4.
If someone is on me E-mail "buddy list," "friend list," or "contact list" and I only know that person online, he or she is
- A.
My friend and someone I can trust.
- B.
The person he or she claims to be.
- C.
Someone I should be cautious about, because I don't know him or her well.
Correct Answer
C. Someone I should be cautious about, because I don't know him or her well. -
- 5.
As I travel through "Cyberspace," I should never
- A.
Take a break and have a snack.
- B.
Use the Internet to help me with my homework.
- C.
Agree to meet someone in person who I have met online.
Correct Answer
C. Agree to meet someone in person who I have met online. -
- 6.
The Internet gives us access to many resources we couldn't otherwise come in contact with.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
Information on the Internet can always be trusted to be factual.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 8.
Anything I send in private email, IM or chat cannot be seen by others.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
There are people and programs which can “see” into your private correspondence online. NEVER send personal information unless you are positive it is a secure site.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Websites must have my permission to put online any personal information about me, like my phone number, address or birthday.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Check out www.kysafeschools.org for a listing of websites that post exactly these things…without your permission.Rate this question:
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- 10.
If I want to know something about a stranger that sends me and Instant Message, I can check their profile and trust that information.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Part of the wonder of the Internet is it’s anonymity…and the scariest thing, too. Unlike the physical world, you cannot verify a person’s age, location, etc. online so it’s easier to lie and get away with it.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Installing a virus checker on my machine will keep my PC safe.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Just installing the program will help for a little while, but new viruses are spawning all the time. Update and run the software at least once each month.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Putting blocking software on my PC will keep me safe.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Blocking software, by itself, will not keep your child safe from sending out personal information and putting your family at risk, among other things.Rate this question:
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- 13.
I can always trust email attachments I get from friends.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
New programs and viruses send out emails to everyone in your inbox without their knowledge or consent. Verify it is in fact from your friend first.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What do you have to do when you download a file or open an email attachment?
- A.
Know what the file is about and who sent it.
- B.
Make sure you have a virus protection program installed.
- C.
Get permission from a friend.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Know what the file is about and who sent it.
B. Make sure you have a virus protection program installed. -
- 15.
What information is safe to share on the Internet?
- A.
First name, age, hobbies
- B.
First name, last name, phone number
- C.
First name, home address, name of your school
Correct Answer
A. First name, age, hobbies -
- 16.
What makes the Internet different from TV?
- A.
TV has commercials, but the Internet doesn't
- B.
You can share your ideas on the Internet, but you can't share ideas with people on TV.
- C.
Sometimes there are bad things on TV, but there are no bad things on the Internet.
Correct Answer
B. You can share your ideas on the Internet, but you can't share ideas with people on TV. -
- 17.
When you surf the Internet, it's good to know how to get around! One of the following is NOT a real Web address. Which one is it?
- A.
Http://nmiddlesex.mec.edu
- B.
Http://www-pbskids-org
- C.
Http://pbskids.org
Correct Answer
B. Http://www-pbskids-org -
- 18.
Passwords are used on the Internet for your protection. Which of the following statements should you remember about passwords?
- A.
Passwords should be easy to guess.
- B.
You should not give your password to anyone.
- C.
Passwords should be easy for you to remember, but hard for someone to guess.
Correct Answer(s)
B. You should not give your password to anyone.
C. Passwords should be easy for you to remember, but hard for someone to guess. -
- 19.
If you talk to someone new on the Internet, it's OK to:
- A.
Talk about things you have in common.
- B.
Invite them to your house to hang out.
- C.
Let them send you computer files.
Correct Answer
A. Talk about things you have in common. -
- 20.
Complete this statement: If you need some information for your homework from a website:
- A.
You can just use it.
- B.
You can use it if you write where you got it.
Correct Answer
B. You can use it if you write where you got it. -
- 21.
If someone online is being mean and calling you names, what should you do?
- A.
Ask an adult for advice.
- B.
Ignore them.
- C.
Say mean things about them in BIG letters.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Ask an adult for advice.
B. Ignore them. -
- 22.
I have a digital picture of myself and someone I met online wants to see it. Is it OK to send it to that person?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
- 23.
I'm visiting a site from a company that I've heard of. They want my name and phone number so I can enter a contest. Is it OK to enter?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
- 24.
I'm online and I get a message from my Internet service provider asking for my password. They say they need it to fix my account. Should I give it to them?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
- 25.
I met someone in a chat room who wants to get together. They live nearby. Can I arrange a meeting?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
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