Keeping Your Child Safe Online
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How often do you talk to your child about staying safe online?
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Often
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Sometimes
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Never
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Do you know the best ways to keep your child safe online? Take this quiz to find out!
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Where does your child use the internet most at home?
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In their bedroom on their own
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In family areas such as the lounge or kitchen
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A. In family areas such as the lounge or kitchenExplanation
Children who use the internet alone in their bedroom are most at risk. Current advice is to locate family computers in high traffic areas where adults are likely to be present. Tablets and phones should be taken away at night time.Rate this question:
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Are you aware of how much information your child shares online?
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Yes
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No
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A. YesExplanation
Your child should never share personal information online, such as their date of birth, address or which school they attend. Photographs posted on social media sites should be appropriate. It is important for children to know that the second after they post a photo online or send it as a text message, they lose control of it.Rate this question:
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What is an example of an appropriate screen name for a child?
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Katie_ny13
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CuteLitlAngel
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Pkd6_329
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A. Pkd6_329Explanation
Those who wish to harm children online often use screen names to select their potential victims. A screen name should never reveal any identifying information about a child.Rate this question:
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How old does a child have to be to create a Facebook account?
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10
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12
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13
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14
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A. 13Explanation
Social media is a big part of children's lives. If your child has a Facebook account or interacts on similar sites then most important thing to do is to make sure they have their privacy settings enabled and that they are behaving responsibly in terms of what they are posting. Social media sites are a hotbed for cyber bullying - remind your child to talk to you if they ever see or read anything which upsets or worries them.Rate this question:
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If your child was being bullied online, would you know how to resolve this?
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Yes
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No
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A. YesExplanation
The correct answer is "Yes" because it implies that the person knows how to resolve online bullying if their child is experiencing it. This suggests that the person is aware of the necessary steps to take, such as reporting the bullying to the appropriate authorities or blocking the bully. It also indicates that the person is knowledgeable about online safety and understands the importance of addressing and resolving such issues promptly.Rate this question:
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Do you know what products are available to monitor, block and report online activity and abuse?
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Yes
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No
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A. YesExplanation
There are a number of ways to set up your child's computer, tablet or phone to safeguard them. This will be one of the topics for discussion at our parent's E-Safety Information Evening on Tuesday 9th February, 6-7.30 in the ALC. Please do come along, everyone is welcome!Rate this question:
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Do you have rules in place to limit the time your child spends on the internet or playing computer games?
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Yes
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No
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A. YesExplanation
An average 14 year old in the UK now spends an average of 4 hours a day on the internet. Research shows that spending this much time looking at a screen has a detrimental impact on how well children learn at school and also their general wellbeing.Rate this question:
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'Sexting is a term used to describe texting explicit sexual images or messages.' True or false?
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that sexting refers to the act of sending or receiving explicit sexual images or messages through text messages. This can include sending sexually suggestive texts, explicit photos, or videos. It has become increasingly common with the rise of smartphones and social media platforms. While it is important to note that sexting can have legal and social consequences, it is indeed a term used to describe texting explicit sexual content.Rate this question:
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'85% of 13 year old's have come across content on the internet which they have found shocking and upsetting.' True or False?
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Children are only 'two clicks' away from viewing something age inappropriate online. Typing in a keyword which on the face of it can seem innocent can bring up something surprisingly different! This is where the importance of setting parental controls comes in.Rate this question:
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