Digital Literacy for Year 5: Enhance Your Digital Skills

Question 1

Spending too much time on social media can have some negative effects. Which of these is a possible negative effect?

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It can make it harder to focus in school or when doing other activities.

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It can help you make more friends.

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It can make you more creative.

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It can help you solve problems better.

Question 2

You find two articles about climate change online that contradict each other. How can you decide which one is more reliable?

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Check the author's credentials and affiliations.

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Look for sensational or exaggerated language.

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Read the comments section to see what other people think.

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Trust the information if it supports my existing beliefs.

Question 3

When you receive an email, what's the best way to check if it's genuine?

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Check the sender's email address for any suspicious signs, like misspellings or strange domains.

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Hover over the sender's name to see if it matches the email address.

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Open the email and check if it looks real.

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Delete the email without opening it.

Question 4

Which of these is a possible downside of using technology?

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It can waste our time and distract us.

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It can help us learn new things.

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It can help us stay connected with friends and family.

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It can make our lives easier and more convenient.

Question 5

What is a major danger of sharing personal information online?

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Identity theft and fraud

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Getting free gifts and rewards

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Better online shopping experience

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Receiving targeted advertising

Question 6

You see a classmate being bullied online. What should you do?

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Report it to an adult you trust.

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Ignore it, it's not my problem.

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Tell the victim to ignore the bully.

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Fight back against the bully for the victim.

Question 7

Sarah has many photos, music files, and videos on her devices. She wants to organize them so they're easy to find. What's the best way for her to do this?

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Create separate folders for different types of files and use descriptive file names.

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Use only numbers in her file names.

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Store all files in one folder on her desktop.

Question 8

To stay safe online, what should you avoid doing?

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Talking to strangers online and sharing personal information

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Using strong passwords with a mix of letters and numbers

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Keeping your devices and software up to date

Question 9

What's a responsible way to use technology?

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Using technology to learn new things

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Sharing personal information with people you don't know online

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Being mean to others online

Question 10

When using the internet, which of these is NOT a good way to stay safe?

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Share personal information, like your address or phone number, with people you don't know online.

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Use strong passwords and keep them secret.

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Be careful about clicking on links or downloading files from websites or emails you don't recognize.

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Tell an adult you trust if you see something online that worries you.

Question 11

Technology in the classroom can have advantages. Which of these is NOT a benefit of technology in education?

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Increases distractions and reduces attention

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Makes learning and sharing resources easier

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Improves communication and collaboration

Question 12

Which of these is a potential risk of using the internet?

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Getting into trouble with strangers

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Getting help with schoolwork

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Keeping in touch with friends and family

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Playing games and watching videos

Question 13

What is a potential downside of using technology in schools?

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Technology can increase the risk of online bullying.

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Technology can make learning more fun and interactive.

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Technology gives students access to many learning resources.

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Technology reduces the workload for teachers.

Question 14

What is a potential downside of using digital technology?

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Reduced creativity

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Improved communication

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Increased access to information

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Enhanced learning experiences

Question 15

Which of these actions demonstrates good netiquette when using social media?

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Using correct grammar and spelling

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Posting unkind or hurtful comments

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Sharing personal information without permission

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Ignoring requests from others

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a type of cyberbullying?

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Liking or sharing posts that make fun of someone

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Sending hurtful or threatening messages

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Sharing embarrassing photos or videos of someone without their consent

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Impersonating someone online and sending messages that could damage their reputation

Question 17

When using the internet, it's important to keep your personal details, like your address or phone number, secret. What is this an example of?

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Keeping personal information private

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Sharing personal information with friends

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Using strong passwords

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Reporting cyberbullying

Question 18

Which of these describes someone being a good online friend?

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Being kind and respectful to others online

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Writing mean comments about someone online

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Sharing someone's photos without asking

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Sending scary messages to someone online

Question 19

To stay safe online, what should you avoid doing with strangers?

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Sharing personal information like your name or address

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Talking to people you don't know in real life

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Using a strong password

Question 20

What should you avoid doing to stay safe online?

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Sharing personal information with strangers

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Using strong passwords

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Keeping software up to date

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Being aware of cyberbullying

Question 21

Which of these is NOT an example of cyberbullying?

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Saying kind things about someone online

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Writing mean or hurtful things about someone online

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Sending messages that are scary or make someone uncomfortable

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Sharing someone's embarrassing photos or videos without asking

Question 22

Which of the following is a form of online bullying?

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Sending mean or threatening messages

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Sharing embarrassing photos of someone without their consent

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Asking for someone's personal information

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Reporting someone for breaking the rules

Question 23

Which of these is **not** a good way to stay safe online?

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Share personal information with strangers online.

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Keep your passwords secret.

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Think before you click on links in emails.

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Tell an adult you trust if you're worried about something online.

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a rule for staying safe online?

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Always use the same password for all your online accounts.

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Never share personal information with strangers.

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Always tell an adult if you see something that makes you uncomfortable.

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Don't open attachments from people you don't know.

Question 25

What does it mean to be a responsible digital citizen?

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Using technology responsibly and respecting others online.

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Spending all your time on the internet.

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Posting whatever you want without considering the consequences.

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Sharing your opinions online, even if they are hurtful.

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a reliable source of information online?

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A social media post by a friend.

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A website with a .gov or .edu domain name.

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A scientific journal article.

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A verified newspaper article.

Question 27

What is the best way to search for information on the internet?

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Use specific search terms and read the entire webpage before clicking on links.

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Use general search terms and click on the first few results.

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Only use websites that you have heard of before.

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Don't bother checking the sources of information.

Question 28

Which of the following devices is an example of a mobile device?

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Smartphone

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Computer

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Printer

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Television

Question 29

What is the purpose of using a firewall on a computer?

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To prevent unauthorized access to your computer.

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To speed up your internet connection.

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To delete viruses from your computer.

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To back up your files.

Question 30

Which of the following is a good way to protect your privacy online?

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Use strong passwords and change them regularly.

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Share your personal information with everyone.

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Post your full name and address on social media.

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Don't be careful about what you post online.

Question 31

What is the difference between a blog and a website?

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A blog is updated regularly, while a website is not.

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A website is updated regularly, while a blog is not.

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A blog is written by one person, while a website is written by many people.

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There is no difference between a blog and a website.

Question 32

What does it mean to be 'digitally literate'?

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Being able to use technology effectively and responsibly.

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Spending all your time on the internet.

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Only using technology for playing games.

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Not knowing anything about technology.

Question 33

Which of the following is an example of a search engine?

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Google

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YouTube

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Wikipedia

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Microsoft Word

Question 34

What is the main purpose of using a web browser?

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To access and display websites.

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To send and receive emails.

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To store and manage files.

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To play games.

Question 35

Which of the following is not a potential benefit of using digital devices in the classroom?

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Reduced need for teacher instruction.

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Increased interactivity and engagement.

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Development of critical thinking skills.

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Access to a wider range of learning resources.

Question 36

What is the difference between a browser and a search engine?

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A browser shows websites, while a search engine helps you find websites.

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A search engine shows websites, while a browser helps you find websites.

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A browser and a search engine are the same thing.

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Neither of the above.

Question 37

What is NOT a digital device?

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Book

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Laptop

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Tablet

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Smartphone

Question 38

What is the term for using technology in a safe, responsible, and respectful way?

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Digital Citizenship

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Digital Safety

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Information Literacy

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Online Etiquette

Question 39

What is the difference between a search engine and a web browser?

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A search engine finds information on the internet, while a web browser displays it

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A web browser finds information on the internet, while a search engine displays it

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They both do the same thing

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I don't know

Question 40

Which of the following is not safe to do online?

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Sharing passwords with friends

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Downloading software updates

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Reporting inappropriate content

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Using a strong password

Question 41

What is 'copyright'?

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The right to control how your work is used

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The right to make changes to someone else's work

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The right to share someone else's work as your own

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The right to use someone else's work without permission

Question 42

Which of these is the most reliable source of information?

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A peer-reviewed scientific journal

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A random blog post

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A website with many pop-ups

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A social media post with thousands of likes

Question 43

What is the purpose of using a filter when searching online?

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To block harmful or inappropriate content

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To make search results more relevant

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To speed up the search process

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To personalise the search experience

Question 44

What's the difference between a hyperlink and a bookmark?

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A hyperlink links to another website, while a bookmark saves a link for later

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A bookmark links to another website, while a hyperlink saves a link for later

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Bookmarks and hyperlinks do the same thing, but hyperlinks are only used in emails

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Hyperlinks and bookmarks are different names for the same thing

Question 45

Which of these is a good way to use social media?

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Respecting others' opinions

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Posting personal photos online

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Messaging strangers online

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Sharing inappropriate content

Question 46

What can you use a search engine for?

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Finding information online

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Creating websites

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Sending emails

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Playing games

Question 47

Which of the following is not considered cyberbullying?

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Revealing someone's personal information online without their permission

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Sharing harmful or threatening messages online

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Posting embarrassing photos or videos of someone without their permission

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Pretending to be someone else online to damage their reputation

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a rule for staying safe online?

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Give out your personal information to make new friends online.

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Never share your personal information with strangers.

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Don't open attachments from people you don't know.

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Always tell your parents if something makes you feel uncomfortable.

Question 49

What is the term for being a responsible user of technology?

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Digital citizenship

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Responsible computing

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Information literacy

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Cybersecurity

Question 50

What is the purpose of using a search engine?

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To find information on the internet

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To send emails

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To play games

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To write stories

Question 51

What is the difference between a virus and a worm?

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A virus needs a host program to spread, while a worm can spread on its own.

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A worm needs a host program to spread, while a virus can spread on its own.

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A virus is only harmful to computers, while a worm can also harm other devices.

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A worm is only harmful to computers, while a virus can also harm other devices.

Question 52

Which of the following is a good password?

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K1tt3n$uP3r!

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123456

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password

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ilovecats

Question 53

What is the purpose of a firewall?

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To prevent unauthorized access to a computer

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To detect and remove viruses

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To speed up internet connections

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To translate websites into different languages

Question 54

Which of the following is NOT a good online safety practice?

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Sharing personal information with strangers

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Using strong and unique passwords

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Thinking before you post

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Updating software regularly

Question 55

What is the term for using technology responsibly and ethically?

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Digital citizenship

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Information literacy

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Cyberbullying

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Phishing

Question 56

What should you do if you are experiencing cyberbullying?

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Report it to a trusted adult

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Ignore it and hope it goes away

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Respond aggressively to the bully

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Share it with all your friends

Question 57

What is the main purpose of a firewall?

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To prevent unauthorized access to a computer network

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To detect and remove viruses

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To encrypt data

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To increase internet speed

Question 58

What should you do if you see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable?

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Tell a trusted adult

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Ignore it

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Share it with your friends

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Keep it a secret

Question 59

Which of the following is a trustworthy source of information?

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A news article that has been checked for accuracy

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A website that ends in .com

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A social media post from a friend

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A blog that has many followers

Question 60

What is a hyperlink used for?

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To connect one webpage to another

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To make text bold

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To change the colour of text

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To add a picture to a webpage

Question 61

Which of these is NOT a good online safety practice?

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Sharing personal information with strangers

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Using strong and unique passwords

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Telling a trusted adult if you see something that makes you uncomfortable

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Keeping software and devices up to date

Question 62

What does the term 'digital footprint' refer to?

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The history of your online activity

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The size of your computer screen

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The number of followers you have on social media

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The type of device you use to access the internet

Question 63

Which of these is an example of appropriate online behaviour?

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Being respectful of others

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Using offensive language

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Spreading rumours

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Posting personal information about others without their consent

Question 64

What is the main purpose of using search engines?

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To find information on the internet

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To play online games

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To communicate with others

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To shop for goods and services