Appropriate Online Behavior - Exam 8.2

1. Some people lie about who they are and what they want on the Internet for various reasons. Sometimes it is to steal an identity or to bully. Other times it is to meet children and teens to form an inappropriate relationship. These people are known as online predators. 

2. In reality, anyone that you meet online is a ___________.

3. A predator is 

4. What types of information should you keep private?

5. According to the story about Marcus Mayhem, what information does Zaction145 NOT know about Marcus (based on the story)?

6. Which grooming tatics are in this story:Marcus is playing WorldCraft, a popular multiplayer game where people of all ages can buld towns, create worlds, design landscapes, and defend their domains against fictional foes. The virtual world allows players to chat with others and work together to build and defend their civilizations. Since Marcus moved to a new school when his parents split, he has not made any new friends. Marcus spends hours in WorldCraft because he feels safe and free from his troubles there. His gamertag is marcus_mayhem12. One gamer, Zaction 145, asked Marcus if they could team up together and build a civilization. Marcus accepted the gamer friend request. Marcus found out that his gamer friend is someone named Zack who was 17. Zack chats with Marcus about his favorite subject - WorldCraft. As Marcus becomes more comfortable, Zack asks him what grade he is in and where he goes to school. When Marcus tells Zack how much he misses his old neighborhood Zack seems like he really understands and cares. After some time, Zack sends Marcus extra virtual goods and even invites Marcus to join him at GameFest. They exchange cell phone numbers and text each other. One night, Zack asks Marcus a question. Marcus feels uncomfortable about what Zack has asked him to do. Zack says he will pay for the tickets and travel expenses if Marcus will do him a favor. 

7. What type of grooming tatic is this: Unsafe contacts will try to build a friendship with you and earn your trust. At first, they will say things to you that make you feel special and important. Sometimes they will pretend to be of the same age. On the other hand, some unsafe contacts may reveal their real age, gender and even their first name. 

8. There are many out there who would like to know more for various reasons

9. What is the BEST example of a good screen name/ user id?

10. Three Online Risks are Cyber Bullying, Identity Theft, and Online Prey.