Communicating with Technology: Interactive Quizzes for Year 4 ICT

Question 1

What is the main purpose of email?

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To share files and communicate asynchronously

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To have real-time conversations

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To make phone calls

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To send text messages

Question 2

Which is the best choice for a quick, informal chat?

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Instant messaging

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Email

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Letter

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Face-to-face meeting

Question 3

What should the subject line of an email include?

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A summary of the email

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Your name

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The recipient's email address

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The date

Question 4

Which of the following is a good way to respond to an email?

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Reply promptly and politely

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Ignore it

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Reply with only one word

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Forward it to someone else without asking

Question 5

What is the main purpose of a subject line in an email?

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To tell the receiver what the email is about.

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To provide additional information about the email.

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To make the email look more formal.

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To ensure that the email is delivered to the correct recipient.

Question 6

What is video conferencing?

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A way to talk to someone using video and audio over the internet.

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A way to share files and documents over the internet.

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A way to create and edit videos.

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A way to play online games.

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a type of communication technology that we use to talk to people?

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Book

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Email

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Instant messaging

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Telephone

Question 8

Which of these communication technologies lets you see and talk to someone far away in real time?

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Video conferencing

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Email

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Instant messaging

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Telephone

Question 9

When you are writing an email, which of these is NOT important to include?

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Lots of exclamation marks

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A clear subject line

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Proper grammar and spelling

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A greeting like 'Dear [person's name]'

Question 10

What is the 'CC' field in an email used for?

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To send a copy of the email to someone who isn't directly involved in the conversation.

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To send the email to multiple people at once.

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To make the email look more important.

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To attach a file to the email.

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a possible danger of using communication technologies?

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Making new friends

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Cyberbullying

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Having your identity stolen

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Getting a virus on your computer

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a modern form of communication technology?

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Letters

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Email

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Instant messaging

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Video conferencing

Question 13

What is the purpose of an email address?

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To identify you when sending an email

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To store the content of an email

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To format the text of an email

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To receive an email

Question 14

Which of these is an advantage of using instant messaging?

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It allows for quick and easy communication.

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It can be used to send large files.

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It is a secure way to share personal information.

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It is suitable for sending formal messages.

Question 15

What is the difference between a video call and a video conference?

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A video call involves only two people, while a video conference involves multiple participants.

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A video conference is less formal than a video call.

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A video call requires a microphone, while a video conference does not.

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There is no difference between a video call and a video conference.

Question 16

Why is it useful to include an image in an email?

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To make the email more visually appealing and easier to read.

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To send a private message that only the intended recipient can see.

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To take up more space in the recipient's inbox.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a way to communicate using technology?

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In-person conversation

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Email

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Text message

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Video call

Question 18

Which technology allows you to see and talk to someone in real-time, even if they are far away?

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Video conferencing

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Email

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Instant messaging

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Social media

Question 19

Which of the following is the most important rule to remember when using technology to communicate?

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Be polite and respectful

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Share your personal information freely

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Use language that you wouldn't use in person

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Ignore messages from strangers

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using technology for communication?

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It is always the best way to communicate

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It saves time

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It makes it easier to work together

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It can help us stay connected

Question 21

Which of these is not a way to communicate using technology?

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Speaking in person

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Email

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Instant messaging

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Video conferencing

Question 22

When sending an email, it is important to do all of the following EXCEPT:

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Include lots of attachments

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Use a clear and concise subject line

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Proofread your message before sending

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Be polite and respectful

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a platform that can be used for instant messaging?

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Email

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Snapchat

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Skype

Question 24

When using technology to chat with others, it's important to be:

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Respectful

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Loud

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Rude

Question 25

How can you keep your emails organized?

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Create folders

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Don't read emails

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Delete all emails

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a tool for communication technology?

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Calculator

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Email

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Phone

Question 27

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

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Meet online friends in person.

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Use difficult passwords.

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Don't share personal information.

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Keep software up-to-date.

Question 28

Why is it crucial to use an email encryption tool?

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To protect emails from unauthorized access.

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To enhance emails with images and videos.

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To set up automatic email responses.

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To improve the formality and professionalism of emails.

Question 29

How can using technology to communicate affect our relationships?

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It can help us stay in touch with friends and family who live far away.

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It can make it easier for us to meet new people who share our interests.

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It can reduce the amount of time we spend interacting with people face-to-face.

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It has no effect on our relationships.

Question 30

During a video call, how can you be polite?

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Mute your microphone when you're not talking

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Talk over others and interrupt

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Wear your pajamas

Question 31

When writing a formal email to your teacher, which type of language is most appropriate?

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Formal and polite

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Casual and informal

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Full of slang

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Like I am texting a friend

Question 32

When using the internet to chat with others, what should you NOT do to stay safe?

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Share personal information with strangers online.

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Use strong passwords.

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Only visit websites you know are safe.

Question 33

How might artificial intelligence (AI) be used to improve communication in the future?

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AI can make it easier for people with different languages to communicate.

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AI can help us find information more quickly and easily.

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AI can make it easier to stay connected with friends and family who live far away.

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AI can help us to learn new things.

Question 34

Imagine you want to chat with a friend. You can either call them on the phone and talk right away, or send them a text message and wait for their reply. Which of these is an example of synchronous communication and which is asynchronous?

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Synchronous communication: phone call, Asynchronous communication: text message

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Synchronous communication: text message, Asynchronous communication: phone call

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Both are examples of synchronous communication

Question 35

Which of the following is **not** a way to use technology to communicate with others?

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Sending a secret message

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Video conferencing

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Instant messaging

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Emailing

Question 36

What is the most important thing to keep in mind when communicating with others using technology?

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Be polite and respectful

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Type quickly

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Share personal information

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Use fancy fonts

Question 37

What is the main difference between email and instant messaging?

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Email messages are typically longer and more formal, while instant messages are shorter and more informal.

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Email is more secure than instant messaging

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Instant messaging is always faster than email

Question 38

What should you do if you receive an email from a stranger?

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Don't open it and tell a trusted adult.

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Open it and click on any links

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Reply to the email to ask who they are

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Ignore it and hope it goes away

Question 39

What is the purpose of using hashtags when posting on social media?

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To help others find posts about similar topics

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To make posts look more colorful

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To track how many people have seen a post

Question 40

When sharing personal information online, remember to:

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Only share information that you would feel comfortable sharing with someone you don't know in person.

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Never share any personal information.

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Share as much information as possible so that people get to know you better.

Question 41

Which of the following is **not** a type of cyberbullying?

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Sending someone a compliment

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Posting embarrassing photos of someone

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Impersonating someone online

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Threatening someone online

Question 42

If you are being cyberbullied, the best thing to do is:

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Tell a trusted adult and block the bully.

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Post about it on social media

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Ignore the bully and hope they go away

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Bully them back

Question 43

What is a digital footprint?

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The information you leave behind when you use technology

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Something that tracks your activity online

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A way of stopping people from seeing your online activity

Question 44

When sending an email, it is important to:

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Write a clear and concise subject line.

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Include a lot of personal information.

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Use abbreviations and slang.

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Attach large files without permission.

Question 45

When using video conferencing, it is important to:

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Dress appropriately for the occasion.

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Turn off your camera and microphone.

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Use a messy background.

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Talk over other people.

Question 46

Which of the following is a potential danger of using social media?

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Cyberbullying

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Falling down a well.

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Getting a paper cut.

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Getting lost in a forest.

Question 47

When using social media, it is important to:

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Be cautious about sharing personal information.

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Use the same password for all your accounts.

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Share everything you do with your friends.

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Never log out of your accounts.

Question 48

When communicating with someone from a different culture, it is important to:

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Be aware of and respect cultural differences.

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Make assumptions about their beliefs and values.

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Speak loudly and slowly.

Question 49

Which of the following is a responsible way to use technology?

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Respect copyright laws.

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Use technology to bully others.

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Use technology to cheat on tests.

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Share copyrighted material without permission.