Online Safety and Netiquette Quiz
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Why should you be cautious about posting your last name online?

  • It exposes you to identity theft scams.
  • It makes it easier for criminals to find you.
  • It can lead to receiving unwanted text messages.
  • It increases the risk of being searched using search engines. (correct)

    • What risk is associated with sharing your middle name online?

  • Increased chances of receiving spam calls.
  • Possible use for verification purposes by identity thieves. (correct)
  • Higher vulnerability to identity theft.
  • Greater likelihood of being deceived by strangers.

    • Why is it dangerous to post your address online?

  • It may expose you to unwanted text messages.
  • It leads to an increased risk of identity theft.
  • It could result in scammers posing as your family members.
  • It makes it easier for criminals to locate you. (correct)

    • What is a potential consequence of sharing your home phone number online?

    <p>Increased risk of being targeted by scammers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does sharing your parents' names online pose a risk?

    <p>Exposed to scams pretending to know your parents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What precaution should you take when sharing personal information online?

    <p>Be mindful of what you share and where you share it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended action for maintaining online security according to the text?

    <p>Avoid logging in to public networks/Wi-Fi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a form of cyberbullying as defined in the text?

    <p>Talking to someone to reveal their secrets online.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you avoid doing to protect your privacy online, based on the given text?

    <p>Posting publicly about a future vacation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended action for preventing cyberbullying as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Engage in flaming to show assertiveness online.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you have Wi-Fi at home, according to the text?

    <p>Make it a private network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions can help protect your computer from malware?

    <p>Avoiding downloading from untrusted websites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Online Safety and Security

    • Sharing personal information online can make you vulnerable to identity theft, scams, and cyberbullying.

    Types of Information to Keep Private

    • First name, last name, and middle name should not be shared online to avoid identity theft.
    • Current and previous schools should not be shared online to avoid verification by identity thieves.
    • Cellphone number, parents' names, siblings' names, address, home phone number, and birthday should not be shared online to maintain privacy and safety.

    Risks of Sharing Personal Information

    • Sharing personal information can lead to scams, identity theft, and cyberbullying.
    • Posting cellphone number can lead to unwanted calls and texts from strangers.
    • Posting parents' names, especially mother's maiden name, can be risky.
    • Posting siblings' names can lead to strangers pretending to be them.
    • Posting address can make it easy for criminals to find you.
    • Posting home phone number can be used to deceive you.
    • Posting birthday can lead to identity theft.

    Tips to Stay Safe Online

    • Be mindful of what you share online and what site you share it to.
    • Read terms and conditions before accepting.
    • Check the privacy policy of a website.
    • Know the security features of the social networking site you use.
    • Don't share your password with anyone.
    • Avoid logging in to public networks/Wi-Fi.
    • Don't talk to strangers online or face-to-face.
    • Never post anything about a future vacation.
    • Add friends you know in real life.
    • Avoid visiting untrusted websites.
    • Install and update antivirus software on your computer.
    • Make your Wi-Fi at home a private network.
    • Avoid downloading from untrusted websites.
    • Buy software instead of downloading free versions.
    • Don't reply or click links from suspicious emails.

    Cyberbullying

    • Cyberbullying is any severe or repeated use of written, verbal, or electronic expression, or physical act or gesture, directed at another student that causes or places the latter in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm or damage to property.

    Forms of Cyberbullying

    • Flaming: online arguments or insults.
    • Harassment: repeated and intentional messages or actions.
    • Denigration: sending or posting gossip or rumors about a person.
    • Impersonation: pretending to be someone else online.
    • Outing: sharing someone's secrets or embarrassing information online.
    • Trickery: talking to someone to reveal their secrets or embarrassing information and share it online.

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    Test your knowledge on online safety, netiquette, and sharing personal information with this quiz. Learn about the types of information that should and should not be shared online to stay safe.

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