How Well Do You Know About Cyber Safety Quiz?

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    You have just met someone in an online chat room; should you give your personal details to that person so you can meet up?

    • Yes
    • No
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A quiz to see if you are cyber citizen and cyber safe online.

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  • 2. 

    Should I sext? 

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    No, you never know where your image is going to end up, if you send it to your boyfriend/girlfriend, they could easily forward it to a mate if you two break up or even during your relationship. Before you click the send button; think about: where it might end up, do you really want your parents coming across this? Everyone who goes to your school? A sext could easily turn into cyber bullying if found in the wrong hands.

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  • 3. 

    If I come across an inappropriate message/image, I should report it and then delete it after it has been reported

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    If you come across anything rude or inappropriate you should report it to either an adult or the website owner, don’t just ignore it. If someone came across a photo of you that was inappropriate; you’d want it taken down. So let someone know about it.

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  • 4. 

     You have an assignment due in a few days’ time, and you have not started, you plan to just copy and paste your information from an online site and take the credit for yourself. This is completely okay.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    People worked hard to create the information they put up online so it isn’t fair to just copy and paste all their hard work with a click of a mouse. It is also against the law to do this if it is copy righted, so be careful on what information you are taking, if you are not sure; add a bibliography at the end of your assignment so they have at least some credit, and change the words around so you make it sound like you have done at least some of it. Plagiarism is not okay.

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  • 5. 

    It is okay to know and ignore someone who is being cyber bullied online 

    • Yes because it does not involve you and it should stay that way

    • No because it’s not fair on the person who is being cyber bullied to feel cut off

    Correct Answer
    A. No because it’s not fair on the person who is being cyber bullied to feel cut off
    Explanation
    It is never okay to let someone be cyber bullied, it may not be in person but the victim is still being hurt. If you see someone being cyber bullied, stand up for them, and let them know you’re there for them so they don’t feel so cut off. If you cannot do anything to help via online, tell a teacher or a parent, but let someone know about it.

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  • 6. 

    My parents' and I have established rules as to what I can do on the Internet when I'm home, but I'm at a friend's house. Should I go by my parents' rules or do whatever my friend does?  

    • Stick to your parents rule

    • Do what your friends doing

    • Just don’t use the computer- Better to keep it safe.

    Correct Answer
    A. Stick to your parents rule
    Explanation
    No matter where you are, stick to your parent’s rules because those rules are there to keep you safe. Those rules may seem annoying and useless; but they’re there to keep you safe online. If you break those rules you may accidently download viruses or Trojans or worms, or you could end up being online bullied. So be careful and just stick to the rules and site you know. If you go somewhere where the rules are different to they are at home. Follow those rules because those rules are there to protect the computer from being damaged.

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  • 7. 

     If you do not recognise an email that is sent to you, you should always delete it

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Opening an email that you do not know may contain a Trojan, worm or a virus that can harm your computer, unless you know who it is from do not open, and just throw it in the trash.

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  • 8. 

    You accidentally come across an online porn site; what do you do? 

    • Go tell a trusted adult.

    • Do nothing; simply click out of it and leave it alone.

    • Sit there and watch it.

    • Download it and watch it for later.

    Correct Answer
    A. Go tell a trusted adult.
    Explanation
    You need to tell an adult you trust otherwise they will think you have come across it on purpose; some online porn sites may have Trojans or Viruses which may harm your computer. Don’t just ignore it, a parent or teacher may check your history and it will come up, better to tell them sooner than later.

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  • 9. 

    There is an online company that wishes to have my name and phone number so I can enter in a competition: should I give them my information?

    • Yes- The site looks legitimate

    • No- I do not see why I need to do this competition

    • No- Why do they need my information?

    • Yes- I don’t care, because I’m easily going to win this competition

    Correct Answer
    A. No- Why do they need my information?
    Explanation
    If it is a legitimate online company they would not be asking for children’s information, be careful what an online competition is and what is a scam. If you’re not sure, then double check with an adult or leave the page.

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  • 10. 

    What is sexting? 

    • Sending sexy messages via text.

    • Sending a text to a gender.

    • Sending inappropriate messages/images via online/mobile

    • Taking inappropriate images of someone for your own exploitation.

    Correct Answer
    A. Sending inappropriate messages/images via online/mobile
    Explanation
    Sexting is when you send inappropriate messages to someone else, could be your boyfriend, girlfriend, someone you met online. Sexting is also when you post it on Facebook or any other social networking site.

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  • 11. 

    Your friend plans to post a video of you and your mates up on their Facebook page, you suggest to; 

    • It’s okay, as long as it’s the funny moments not the embarrassing ones

    • Tell them not to do it because once it’s up, it stays up.

    • Tell them you don’t care as long as it’s not mentioned you’re in the video

    • Tell them that it’s okay as long as everyone has given their permission for it to be uploaded

    Correct Answer
    A. Tell them that it’s okay as long as everyone has given their permission for it to be uploaded
    Explanation
    Not everyone minds having their image up online, so ask permission first. You wouldn’t want someone uploading a video of you that was embarrassing, even though it may seem like it’s an okay video and nothing bad is happening, not everyone will have the same opinion.

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  • 12. 

    A friend just got a firewall installed onto their computer; they have asked you if that is it enough? 

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    No, a firewall is only one way of stopping viruses, it’s like putting a brick wall in front of someone, it may stop them temporarily , because they’ll soon discover another way around the wall. To be safe online at least have two types of security, not only have a firewall but also anti-spyware and Norton Security.

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  • 13. 

     You have received an email from your online service provider asking for your password to confirm your account otherwise it will be deleted. What should you do?

    • Reply to the email with your password

    • Check out the online site and see if its legitimate

    • Just delete it- It’s probably a scam

    • Report it- It’s a scam

    Correct Answer
    A. Report it- It’s a scam
    Explanation
    No real online service provider will need you to give their password. If you have received one of these emails report it to [email protected]. Don’t let these scammers scam someone into losing a lot of important information/money. The only people who should know your password should be either you or your parents, sometimes giving your password to your best friend could result to invasion of privacy.

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  • 14. 

    It is okay to show information about yourself online. 

    • Yes as long as it’s nothing important

    • No, you do not know who is looking at your information

    • Yes, as long as your profile is private and only your friends can see it

    • Who cares? It’s just some basic details.

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes, as long as your profile is private and only your friends can see it
    Explanation
    It’s okay to show some details about yourself as long as it’s nothing that someone can use to create a fake account of you, keep your profile private and only add people you know and hide your birthday, address, phone number, or anything else even from your online friends because you’re never sure whether it’s really your friend on the other screen or someone posing as your friend.

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  • 15. 

     Your friends want to create an online social networking site for you; and they’re asking for you to give them a password to use. What should you do?

    • Don’t give them a password

    • Give them one; they’re your mates

    • Give them one and then change it

    Correct Answer
    A. Give them one and then change it
    Explanation
    You shouldn’t give anyone your password, they can easily hack your account and make a bad reputation of you, even if it is only supposed to be a joke, The only people who should know your password is no one or your parents but still then, they can easily check on what you have been discussing online to your friends.

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