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Online Safety Basics Quiz Trivia. The introduction of various communication sites such as Myspace, Facebook and twitter have made communication easier for a lot of people. With this type of communication, there are a lot of dangers people face when relating to others. By taking this quiz, you will get to see how safe you are when it comes to online interactions and how to handle different people when you interact.

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1.

I’m online and meet someone my age on Facebook. She says she’s a Girl Scout, too, and I’d really like to know more about her! Is it ok to give her my cell phone number or home address so we can talk some more?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
B. No

Explanation
You should never give out your name or address to anyone you meet online. If you really want to talk to the person you met, check with your parents or a trusted adult to see if they can think of a safe way to arrange it.

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2.

I have a digital picture of myself and a Girl Guide from England wants to see it. Is it ok to send it to her?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
B. No

Explanation
You should never send a picture of yourself to someone you meet online.

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3.

I’m in the middle of a cookie chat session and someone says something mean about Girl Scouts. I should:
- A.
  
  Say something mean back. She can’t expect to just get away with insulting me like that!
- B.
  
  Not respond. I can get an adult involved to help me handle the situation if it’s really bothering me.
Correct Answer
B. Not respond. I can get an adult involved to help me handle the situation if it’s really bothering me.

Explanation
You should never respond to any messages that are mean or make you feel uncomfortable. If you get a message like this, remember that it’s not your fault. Tell your parents right away.

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4.

I’m online and get a message from my Internet Service Provider (AOL, Comcast, Verizon, etc.) asking me for my password. The message says that there is a system problem and they need to fix my account, but I’m right in the middle of a cookie sale! Should I give them the password?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
B. No

Explanation
You should never give out your internet passwords to anyone. Most Internet Service Providers don’t ever ask for your password, and people will occasionally pretend to work for an internet company in order to gain access to your personal information.

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5.

I met someone on MySpace who wants to get together to sample the new Thank U Berry Munch cookies. She lives nearby, and will likely buy a couple of boxes. Can I arrange a meeting?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
B. No

Explanation
It’s very important that you never agree to get together with someone you meet online without first checking with your parents. If you do arrange a meeting, remember to be safe and bring a trusted adult along with you.

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6.

When I am online marketing cookies or just surfing the net, information I should never give out to anyone is:
- A.
  
  My name, address, photograph, phone number, or what school I attend.
- B.
  
  My favorite Girl Scout cookie flavor
Correct Answer
A. My name, address, pHotograpH, pHone number, or what school I attend.

Explanation
Remember never to give out personal information online without checking with an adult. Any website or person who asks for your name, address, etc. may be attempting to scam you.

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7.

If I am friends with someone on Facebook, but have never actually met them, that person is:
- A.
  
  My friend, and someone I can trust.
- B.
  
  Someone I should be cautious about, because I don’t know him or her well.
Correct Answer
B. Someone I should be cautious about, because I don’t know him or her well.

Explanation
Just because someone says they’re your friend doesn’t mean that they really are. Be careful about giving information to people who you’ve never met.

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8.

When I am advertising cookies online, I should never:
- A.
  
  Take a cookies and milk snack break.
- B.
  
  Tell people how great Girl Scout cookies are.
- C.
  
  Agree to meet someone I don’t know who wants to buy cookies.
Correct Answer
C. Agree to meet someone I don’t know who wants to buy cookies.

Explanation
I should never agree to meet someone in person who I have met online.

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Online Safety Basics Quiz! Trivia

I’m online and meet someone my age on Facebook. She says she’s a Girl Scout, too, and I’d really like to know more about her! Is it ok to give her my cell phone number or home address so we can talk some more?

I have a digital picture of myself and a Girl Guide from England wants to see it. Is it ok to send it to her?

I’m in the middle of a cookie chat session and someone says something mean about Girl Scouts. I should:

I’m online and get a message from my Internet Service Provider (AOL, Comcast, Verizon, etc.) asking me for my password. The message says that there is a system problem and they need to fix my account, but I’m right in the middle of a cookie sale! Should I give them the password?

I met someone on MySpace who wants to get together to sample the new Thank U Berry Munch cookies. She lives nearby, and will likely buy a couple of boxes. Can I arrange a meeting?

When I am online marketing cookies or just surfing the net, information I should never give out to anyone is:

If I am friends with someone on Facebook, but have never actually met them, that person is:

When I am advertising cookies online, I should never: