3rd Grade Online Safety/Cyber Bullying Quiz!
With the emergence of the internet, the world got introduced to a new brand of bullying that has no face. People therefore need to prepare themselves against the harm that can be done through the internet. How protected do you think you are against such threats? Take this interesting online safety and cyber bullying quiz and get to find out!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What information about yourself is it OK to share online?
- A.
Phone Number
- B.
Address
- C.
Your Plans
- D.
Your favorite color
Correct Answer
D. Your favorite colorExplanation
It is generally considered safe to share your favorite color online because it is a harmless and non-sensitive piece of information. Unlike sharing personal contact details like phone number or address, sharing your favorite color does not pose any risk to your privacy or security. It is a simple and innocent detail that can be shared without any potential negative consequences.Rate this question:
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- 2.
If a person online says they are the same age as you, it must be the truth.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
This statement is false because there is no guarantee that a person online is telling the truth about their age. People can easily lie about their age on the internet, and it is difficult to verify the accuracy of their claims. Therefore, it is not safe to assume that someone online who claims to be the same age as you is telling the truth.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What does the second Y in YAPPY stand for?
- A.
Your Plans
- B.
Yesterday's News
- C.
Your interests
- D.
Your favorite color
Correct Answer
A. Your PlansExplanation
The second Y in YAPPY stands for "Your Plans." This suggests that YAPPY is an acronym where each letter represents a word or phrase. The second Y indicates that the acronym is referring to something related to the individual's plans or future intentions.Rate this question:
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- 4.
If someone makes you feel unsafe or uncomfortable online, what should you do?
- A.
Shut down the computer
- B.
Continue talking to the person
- C.
Send a mean message asking them to leave you alone
- D.
Tell a trusted adult and have them help you
Correct Answer
D. Tell a trusted adult and have them help youExplanation
If someone makes you feel unsafe or uncomfortable online, the best course of action is to tell a trusted adult and have them help you. This is because it is important to seek support and guidance from someone who can assist in resolving the situation and ensuring your safety. Shutting down the computer may temporarily stop the interaction, but it does not address the issue or prevent it from happening again. Continuing to talk to the person or sending a mean message can escalate the situation and potentially make it worse. Seeking help from a trusted adult is the most appropriate action to take in such a situation.Rate this question:
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Who should you share your password with? Check off ALL of the people that it is OK to share your password with. (HINT: YOU SHOULD BE CHECKING OFF TWO ANSWERS)
- A.
Mom and Dad
- B.
Teachers (if they need it at school)
- C.
Your best friend
- D.
An online friend
- E.
Your cousin
Correct Answer(s)
A. Mom and Dad
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What should you do if an online friend asks to meet in person?
- A.
Invite them over your house
- B.
Tell your online friend that you should just be friends online
- C.
Meet the online friend at the mall
- D.
Send them a mean message
Correct Answer
B. Tell your online friend that you should just be friends onlineExplanation
It is important to prioritize personal safety when interacting with online friends. Meeting someone in person whom you have only known online can be risky and potentially dangerous. Therefore, it is advisable to politely decline the invitation to meet and instead suggest maintaining the friendship online. This ensures a safer and more controlled environment for both parties.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What type of cyberbullying is happening in this situation: Willard told Nermal that he would break his laptop if he didnt quit the Animal Idol contest.
- A.
Gossip
- B.
Threaten
- C.
Impersonate
- D.
Exclude
Correct Answer
B. ThreatenExplanation
In this situation, the type of cyberbullying happening is threatening. Willard is using the threat of breaking Nermal's laptop as a means to intimidate and coerce him into quitting the Animal Idol contest. This behavior is considered cyberbullying because it involves the use of technology (in this case, the threat was likely communicated through a digital platform) to harm, intimidate, or manipulate another person.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What type to cyberbullying is happening in this situation: Willard pretended to be Nermal on the Animal Idol website so that he could write mean messages to other people signed with Nermal's name.
- A.
Gossip
- B.
Threaten
- C.
Impersonate
- D.
Exclude
Correct Answer
C. ImpersonateExplanation
In this situation, the type of cyberbullying happening is impersonation. Willard is pretending to be Nermal on the Animal Idol website and using Nermal's name to write mean messages to other people. This is a form of cyberbullying where someone pretends to be someone else online in order to harass or harm others.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Check off the reasons that someone might cyber bully: (HINT: THERE ARE THREE ANSWERS YOU SHOULD CHECK OFF)
- A.
To be funny
- B.
They are insecure
- C.
They don't know they are being mean
- D.
They are jealous
- E.
To get attention
Correct Answer(s)
B. They are insecure
D. They are jealous
E. To get attentionExplanation
The correct answers for reasons why someone might cyber bully are that they are insecure, jealous, and to get attention. Cyber bullies often target others as a way to cope with their own insecurities or to make themselves feel better by putting others down. They may also feel jealous of the person they are bullying and use it as a way to bring them down. Additionally, some individuals engage in cyber bullying to gain attention and validation from others.Rate this question:
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- 10.
There are four types of cyber bullying: exclude, gossip, threaten, and impersonate. Please choose one type and use it in a sentence giving an example of the word. Example: Nermal was excluded when he got kicked out of the animal idol chatroom.
- 11.
Besides telling a trusted adult, what could you do if someone sent you a mean message on the Club Penguin website?
Correct Answer(s)
block the user, block user, tell webmaster, webmasterExplanation
If someone sent you a mean message on the Club Penguin website, you could block the user to prevent them from sending any more messages. Additionally, you could also inform the webmaster about the situation to ensure appropriate action is taken.Rate this question:
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Nermal received a message from another cat that made him feel very uncomfortable. What should he do?
- A.
Turn off the computer
- B.
Tell a trusted adult and block the user
- C.
Message the cat back and ask him/her to stop
Correct Answer
B. Tell a trusted adult and block the userExplanation
Nermal should tell a trusted adult and block the user because receiving a message that makes him feel uncomfortable is a sign of online harassment or bullying. By informing a trusted adult, Nermal can seek guidance and support in dealing with the situation. Blocking the user will help prevent further unwanted messages and protect Nermal's online safety.Rate this question:
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