Test Your Knowledge - Social Media, Cell Phones, And More
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Which of the following sites allows you total privacy if you set your account to private?
- A.
Facebook
- B.
Instagram
- C.
Snapchat
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the aboveExplanation
Nothing is private on the internet! Even set to "private", there are ways for people to see things you post on social media. Whether it is seen through a friend of a friend's account, re-tweeted, or captured and forwarded by one of your friends, there are many many ways for things posted on social media to become public.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Photos on Snapchat disappear after a few seconds.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
SnapChats don't fully disappear! Sometimes people can use hack apps to screenshot a picture without you knowing it. Also, SnapChat just admitted that the photos don't disappear, they can be retrieved from your phone and are also kept on their servers.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Colleges and employers may ask to follow you on social media.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Many colleges and universities will search applicants on social media and follow them in order to get a sense of a student's character and judgement.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Sexting can put students in legal trouble. Which of the following laws might you break if you send a "sext"?
- A.
Second Amendment Laws
- B.
Child Pornography Laws
- C.
Search and Seizure Laws
Correct Answer
B. Child Pornography LawsExplanation
In New York, sending or receiving a nude or sexual photo or video of someone younger than 17 can result in convictions for child pornography.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How do cell phones contribute to sleep deprivation?
- A.
If a phone is in the bedroom, messages and alerts can wake you up through the night.
- B.
Blue light from cell phone screens signals the brain to turn off melatonin production which makes it difficult to fall asleep.
- C.
Neither of these are true.
- D.
Both of these are true.
Correct Answer
D. Both of these are true.Explanation
Experts suggest phones be turned off at least two hours before going to sleep. Cell phones should be powered off or charged outside of the bedroom.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Most teens are good at multitasking; they can do homework while watching Netflix, texting friends, and looking at Instagram.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
No one is good at multitasking. Studies show that people cannot focus fully on more than one task at a time. Multitasking leads to poor performance and extends the time it takes to do homework.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Colleges and employers will be googling your name to learn more about you. You can make sure that you have a positive "Google resume".
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
You should google yourself from time to time to make sure that your google results portray you in a positive light. If you find something objectionable you can contact the website to have it removed.Rate this question:
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- 8.
It's okay to have your Twitter account set to "public" if:
- A.
You use Twitter to talk to your friends and make plans.
- B.
You think "my grandma would be okay with seeing this tweet" before you publish it.
- C.
You like to make inside jokes and post edgy comments.
Correct Answer
B. You think "my grandma would be okay with seeing this tweet" before you publish it.Explanation
Remember the default setting on Twitter is "public". Anyone can immediately see what you tweet. If you are not comfortable with this, set your account to private. Just remember that even a private Twitter account is not 100% private.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following are signs of cell phone obsession:
- A.
Sleeping with a cell phone under the pillow, constant texting, and not being able to be without your cell phone, ever.
- B.
Needing other people to admire your cell phone, constantly losing your cell phone.
Correct Answer
A. Sleeping with a cell phone under the pillow, constant texting, and not being able to be without your cell phone, ever.Explanation
Cell phone obsession is a real problem. It can interfere with relationships, schoolwork, and your health. Make sure you are in control of your phone, and not the other way around. Challenge yourself to have a phone-free day or weekend.Rate this question:
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