Internet Safety Quiz-54

1. As I travel through "Cyberspace," information I should never give out to someone I meet online is

The names of my favorite books and movies.

My real name, address, telephone number, the school I attend, or my photograph.

The name of my pet

Remember to keep any identifying information to yourself.

Explanation

Remember to keep any identifying information to yourself.

2. If someone I meet online asks me to keep a secret from my parents I should

Keep the secret because they are my "cyber friend."

Tell all of my friends, because it is hard for me to keep a secret.

Tell my parents, because no one should ever ask me to keep secrets from my parents.

3. As I travel through "Cyberspace," I should never

Take a break and have a snack.

Use the Internet to help me with my homework.

Agree to meet someone in person who I have met online.

4. I can always trust email attachments I get from friends.

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

5. 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?

Yes

No

6. If someone sends me an inappropriate message / material, I should

Never reply to these messages and tell my parents

Keep it secret

Reply to the message and ask the sender to stop sending me messages

7. Information on the Internet can always be trusted to be factual.

True

False

8. What information is safe to share on the Internet?

First name, age, hobbies

First name, last name, phone number

First name, home address, name of your school

9. If you talk to someone new on the Internet, it's OK to:

Talk about things you have in common.

Invite them to your house to hang out.

Let them send you computer files.

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.

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

11. I met someone in a chat room who wants to get together. They live nearby. Can I arrange a meeting?

Yes

No

12. Complete this statement: If you need some information for your homework from a website:

You can just use it.

You can use it if you write where you got it.

13. 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?

Yes

No

14. 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

My friend and someone I can trust.

The person he or she claims to be.

Someone I should be cautious about, because I don't know him or her well.

15. 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?

Yes

No

16. What makes the Internet different from TV?

TV has commercials, but the Internet doesn't

You can share your ideas on the Internet, but you can't share ideas with people on TV.

Sometimes there are bad things on TV, but there are no bad things on the Internet.

17. The Internet gives us access to many resources we couldn't otherwise come in contact with.

True

False

18. Putting blocking software on my PC will keep me safe.

True

False

Blocking software, by itself, will not keep your child safe from sending out personal information and putting your family at risk, among other things.

Explanation

Blocking software, by itself, will not keep your child safe from sending out personal information and putting your family at risk, among other things.

19. Installing a virus checker on my machine will keep my PC safe.

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

20. Anything I send in private email, IM or chat cannot be seen by others.

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

21. Websites must have my permission to put online any personal information about me, like my phone number, address or birthday.

True

False

Check out www.kysafeschools.org for a listing of websites that post exactly these things…without your permission.

Explanation

Check out www.kysafeschools.org for a listing of websites that post exactly these things…without your permission.

22. 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?

Http://nmiddlesex.mec.edu

Http://www-pbskids-org

Http://pbskids.org

23. Passwords are used on the Internet for your protection. Which of the following statements should you remember about passwords?

Passwords should be easy to guess.

You should not give your password to anyone.

Passwords should be easy for you to remember, but hard for someone to guess.

Submit

24. What do you have to do when you download a file or open an email attachment?

Know what the file is about and who sent it.

Make sure you have a virus protection program installed.

Get permission from a friend.

Submit

25. If someone online is being mean and calling you names, what should you do?

Ask an adult for advice.

Ignore them.

Say mean things about them in BIG letters.

Submit

Internet Safety Quiz-54

1. As I travel through "Cyberspace," information I should never give out to someone I meet online is

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. If someone I meet online asks me to keep a secret from my parents I should

3. As I travel through "Cyberspace," I should never

4. I can always trust email attachments I get from friends.

5. 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?

6. If someone sends me an inappropriate message / material, I should

7. Information on the Internet can always be trusted to be factual.

8. What information is safe to share on the Internet?

9. If you talk to someone new on the Internet, it's OK to:

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.

11. I met someone in a chat room who wants to get together. They live nearby. Can I arrange a meeting?

12. Complete this statement: If you need some information for your homework from a website:

13. 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?

14. 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

15. 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?

16. What makes the Internet different from TV?

17. The Internet gives us access to many resources we couldn't otherwise come in contact with.

18. Putting blocking software on my PC will keep me safe.

19. Installing a virus checker on my machine will keep my PC safe.

20. Anything I send in private email, IM or chat cannot be seen by others.

21. Websites must have my permission to put online any personal information about me, like my phone number, address or birthday.

22. 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?

23. Passwords are used on the Internet for your protection. Which of the following statements should you remember about passwords?

24. What do you have to do when you download a file or open an email attachment?

25. If someone online is being mean and calling you names, what should you do?