Digital Literacy for Year 4: Using Technology Safely and Effectively

Question 1

When using social media, it's important to think carefully about our actions. What's an important thing to remember to use social media responsibly?

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Think before you post and consider how it might affect others.

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Only share things about yourself.

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Ignore any negative comments you see.

Question 2

When you're at school, how can you tell if a website you're visiting is trustworthy?

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Check if the website address ends in .gov or .edu.

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Check if the website has lots of pop-ups.

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Check if the website is easy to read, with no spelling mistakes.

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Check if the website has lots of advertisements.

Question 3

You get an email from someone you don't know. They say they're from your bank and want your personal details. How can you tell if the email is real?

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Check the sender's email address.

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Move your mouse over the links in the email.

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Phone the bank yourself.

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Open any files that are attached to the email.

Question 4

When creating a new social media account, which setting should you change to keep your personal information private and stay safe online?

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Only allow your friends to see your posts and information.

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Make your profile public so everyone can see your posts and information.

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Turn off all privacy settings so you can see everyone's posts and information.

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Don't worry about privacy settings, just post whatever you want.

Question 5

When using social media, what information should you be cautious about sharing, and how can you restrict access to your personal details?

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Share information only with trusted individuals and use privacy settings to control who sees your posts.

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Share your full name, address, and phone number so people can easily find you.

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Avoid sharing any information on social media because it's too risky.

Question 6

Sarah is being called names and feels upset by people online. What should she do?

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Tell her parents, teacher, or another trusted adult.

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Ignore the unkind messages.

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Keep it a secret because she doesn't want anyone to know.

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Be unkind back to the people who are being unkind to her.

Question 7

If you see someone being bullied online, what's the best thing to do?

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Tell a grown-up you trust, like a parent or teacher.

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Join in and bully the person too.

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Message the bully and tell them to stop.

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Ignore it and hope it goes away.

Question 8

How can technology help students learn more effectively?

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Technology provides students with more learning resources, such as online books, videos, and games.

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Technology can fully replace traditional textbooks and notebooks.

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Technology hinders students' critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

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Technology encourages students to avoid completing their homework.

Question 9

Technology is a part of our everyday lives. What are some good and not-so-good things about using technology?

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Technology can help us learn and stay connected, but we need to be careful not to spend too much time on screens or share too much personal information online.

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Technology is always good and has no risks.

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Technology is always bad and has no benefits.

Question 10

What does it mean to be a responsible digital citizen?

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Being respectful to others, even when you don't agree with them.

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Spending too much time on social media.

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Sharing personal information with everyone you meet online.

Question 11

Search engines are helpful in finding information online, but they can also learn about us. What should we consider when using search engines to stay safe online?

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Search engines use information they gather to make their services better.

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We can keep our information safe by using 'private' browsing modes.

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Search engines are always right.

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Search engines are too dangerous to use, so we should avoid them completely.

Question 12

What is an example of assistive technology that helps people with disabilities use computers and other devices?

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A screen reader that helps people who can't see to read text on a computer screen.

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A keyboard with large keys that are easy to press for people with difficulty using their hands.

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A program that blocks access to websites to help people limit their screen time.

Question 13

Explain how we can use technology in a balanced way to improve our overall well-being and avoid its potential negative effects?

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Set limits on technology use, engage in regular physical activity, and use technology for positive activities like connecting with loved ones.

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Only use technology for educational purposes and avoid using it for entertainment or social media.

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Use technology as much as we want, without any limits or restrictions.

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Focus only on the positive effects of technology and ignore any potential negative impacts.

Question 14

How can our online actions affect our future chances?

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Posting positive things online can show our skills and help us build a good reputation.

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Using social media to connect with others can help us build a network that can offer support and opportunities.

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Negative comments or images can hurt our online reputation and make it harder to find a job or get into a school.

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It's not possible to control our online reputation once we post something.

Question 15

When designing an online game, what's essential to keep players safe?

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Setting clear rules for players

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Providing a way for players to report bad behavior

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Making the game fun and exciting

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Using bright colors and catchy music

Question 16

A search engine is used to find things on the internet. What is its main purpose?

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To search for information

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To send messages

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To store photos

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To play games

Question 17

There are many ways to use social media. Which of these is NOT a responsible way to use it?

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Sharing personal information

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Being polite to others

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Using strong passwords

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Reporting bad behavior

Question 18

You get an email from someone you don't know. What should you do?

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Delete it without opening it

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Open it and read it

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Reply to it right away

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Forward it to a friend

Question 19

What makes a password strong?

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It is at least 8 characters long and has uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

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It is easy to remember.

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It only uses numbers.

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It is the same as your friend's password.

Question 20

You see someone being bullied online. What should you do?

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Tell an adult.

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Ignore it.

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Tell everyone about it.

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Join in on the bullying.

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a digital device?

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Book

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Computer

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Smartphone

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TV

Question 22

Why is digital literacy important today?

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It helps us use technology well.

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It makes us more creative.

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It makes us less social.

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It makes us smarter.

Question 23

How can you use technology the right way at school?

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Take notes and do your work.

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Play games.

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Text your friends.

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Listen to music.

Question 24

What is NOT a safe practice when using social media?

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Sharing your address

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Using strong passwords

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Reporting inappropriate content

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Keeping your profile private

Question 25

What is the purpose of a hashtag on social media?

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To categorise posts

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To add your name to a post

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To make your post more popular

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To send a private message

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a tip for creating a strong password?

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Make it easy to remember

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Use at least 8 characters

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Include uppercase and lowercase letters

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Don't use personal information

Question 27

What is the main use of an email address?

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To send and receive messages

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To store photos

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To play games

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To chat with friends

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a good way to use social media?

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Posting unkind or hurtful comments

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Sharing your photos with friends

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Getting news and updates

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Communicating with family who live far away

Question 29

What's the most important thing to remember when using technology?

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To be careful and responsible

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To have fun

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To use it as much as you can

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To learn new things

Question 30

What does the abbreviation WWW stand for?

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World Wide Web

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Wonderful World Web

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Worldwide Web

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Web World Wide

Question 31

Which of these helps to protect your privacy online?

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Using a VPN

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Clearing your browser history

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Posting your personal information on social media

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Sharing your password with friends

Question 32

What's the difference between a website and a web page?

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A website is a collection of web pages

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A web page is a collection of websites

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There's no difference

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A website is a physical place, while a web page exists online

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a type of computer virus?

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Cookie

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Malware

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Trojan

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Spyware

Question 34

What does a firewall do?

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Protects your computer from unauthorized access

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Makes your internet faster

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Stores your files

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Helps you play games

Question 35

What is the most important rule to remember when surfing the internet?

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Never share private information.

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All information on websites can be trusted.

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Only open messages from familiar people.

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Make sure to use strong passwords.

Question 36

What do you use an email address for?

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To send and receive messages online.

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To store files in the cloud.

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To log into social media websites.

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To play games.

Question 37

Which option is NOT a type of social media?

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Email

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Facebook

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Twitter

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Instagram

Question 38

What is the main reason people use a search engine?

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To find information on the internet.

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To send emails to their friends.

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To play games and watch videos.

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To store their files and photos.

Question 39

Which of these is NOT an example of a social media platform?

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Google Classroom

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Facebook

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Twitter

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Instagram

Question 40

What is the best thing to do if you get an email from someone you don't know?

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Delete the email without opening it.

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Open the email and click on any links.

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Reply to the email and ask who they are.

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Forward the email to your teacher or parent.

Question 41

What is the purpose of a web browser?

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To open and show you websites.

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To send and receive emails.

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To store and organize files.

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To play games and watch videos.

Question 42

When using social media, what is NOT a good way to behave?

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Posting mean or hurtful comments.

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Respecting other people's privacy.

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Not sharing personal information.

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Being kind and respectful to others.

Question 43

You find an image online that you want to use for your project. What should you do before using the image?

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Ask the owner of the image for permission to use it.

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Use the image without asking permission because it's on the internet.

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Change the image slightly so that it's not exactly the same.

Question 44

What is a search engine?

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A tool that helps you find things on the internet.

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A website where you can play games.

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A program that helps you write documents.

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A device that connects your phone to the internet.

Question 45

What is the difference between an email and a social media post?

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An email is private, while a social media post is public.

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A social media post is private, while an email is public.

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There is no difference between an email and a social media post.

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Emails are for work, while social media posts are for fun.

Question 46

What is the difference between hardware and software?

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Hardware is the physical parts of a computer, while software is the instructions that tell the computer what to do.

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Software is the physical parts of a computer, while hardware is the instructions that tell the computer what to do.

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There is no difference between hardware and software.

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Hardware is used for input and output, while software is used for processing data.

Question 47

What is the difference between the internet and a website?

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The internet is a global network of computers, while a website is a collection of web pages.

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A website is a global network of computers, while the internet is a collection of web pages.

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There is no difference between the internet and a website.

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The internet is used for communication, while a website is used for information.

Question 48

What does it mean to manage your 'digital footprint'?

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Being aware of the information you share online and the potential consequences.

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Saving your files regularly to avoid losing them.

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Using the internet only for educational purposes.

Question 49

What does a firewall do?

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Blocks unauthorized access to a computer network

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Speeds up internet connections

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Stores files and data

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Plays music and videos

Question 50

What should you do if you see inappropriate behaviour online?

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Tell a parent or trusted adult

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Post about it on social media

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Ignore it and hope it goes away

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Delete the message and block the sender

Question 51

Keeping passwords secret helps to keep you safe online. True or False?

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True

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False

Question 52

Which of these is the best way to find information on the internet?

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Use a search engine

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Ask a friend

Question 53

What is an email address?

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Something that shows where an email should go

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A website to send and get messages

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A list of your friends

Question 54

What's the difference between websites and web pages?

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A website is made up of lots of web pages

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A web page is made up of lots of websites

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They're the same thing

Question 55

What does a browser do?

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Lets you look at websites

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Lets you make websites

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Lets you send emails

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Lets you play games

Question 56

What's the difference between the internet and the World Wide Web?

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The internet connects computers, the web shows websites

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The web connects computers, the internet shows websites

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They're the same thing

Question 57

What is a URL?

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An address for a website

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A program to view websites

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A way to make websites

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A way to send emails

Question 58

How can using technology affect your feelings?

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It can make me feel happy and connected with others.

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It can make me feel lonely and left out.

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It can make me feel smarter and more knowledgeable.

Question 59

Why is it essential to regularly update software and virus protection?

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To safeguard devices from viruses and potential threats

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To access the newest features and enhance performance

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To free up storage space on devices

Question 60

What could happen if someone uses your personal information, like your name, address, or phone number, without your permission?

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You might have problems with your privacy.

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You might lose money.

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You might be in danger.

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Nothing bad will happen.

Question 61

When posting a comment online, how can you show that you value other people's opinions?

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Read and understand other people's comments before replying

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Write unkind or hurtful words

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Only write comments that you agree with

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Ignore comments that you don't agree with

Question 62

How can what you do online impact your chances of getting a good job or going to a good school in the future?

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It can help my chances.

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It can hurt my chances.

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It won't affect my chances at all.

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I'm not sure.

Question 63

Before sharing information online, what's the first thing we should do?

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Check if it's true

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Share it with everyone

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Ignore it

Question 64

How can technology assist people with disabilities in learning more effectively?

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Specialized apps designed to help people with disabilities overcome learning challenges

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Robots designed to assist people with disabilities in learning

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Faster internet speeds designed to aid people with disabilities in learning