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Computer Science: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Internet Safety (Questions)

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Internet safety is all about online security. In the 'cyber' world, unlike the 'real' world, you frequently communicate with people whom you cannot see - on social media websites, in forums and even in some emails. Keeping yourself safe from bullies and your computer safe from viruses when using the World Wide Web is very important. This makes internet safety a necessary skill we all should learn.

What is cyber bullying?

[ ]	When someone sends you an e-mail giving you the answers to your homework
[ ]	When anyone uses the internet, a mobile, or other technology to deliberately upset someone
[ ]	When someone disagrees with your opinion on an internet forum
[ ]	When someone is nasty to a robot

Which of these is NOT an example of online chatting?

[ ]	Instant messaging (IM)
[ ]	Using an internet forum
[ ]	Reading an online news website
[ ]	Commenting on blogs

Which of these will help keep you safe when using a chat room or an internet forum?

[ ]	Using a nickname rather than your real name
[ ]	Using an avatar (an online character image), instead of a photo of yourself, for your profile
[ ]	Not sharing personal details such as your surname, school or address
[ ]	All of the above

If someone you don't know asks to be your friend on a social networking site, what should you do?

[ ]	Add them
[ ]	Block them
[ ]	Send messages to them
[ ]	Never tell anyone

Which of these will help you keep your passwords safe?

[ ]	Always tell your friends your passwords
[ ]	Use the same password for everything
[ ]	Change your passwords regularly
[ ]	Make your passwords easy to guess

You should only open e-mails from who?

[ ]	From people you know and trust
[ ]	From people you don't know
[ ]	From random websites
[ ]	From people with obviously made-up names

When could you use a webcam?

[ ]	You should never use a webcam
[ ]	When talking to people you know in the real world
[ ]	When talking to people you only know through the internet
[ ]	When talking to anyone

How can you protect your computer from viruses?

[ ]	Never click e-mail links or open attachments from people you don't know
[ ]	Always remember to log off when you are finished using the computer
[ ]	Do nothing - your computer will protect itself
[ ]	Give it antibiotics

Who should you tell if something or someone on the internet upsets you?

[ ]	Only your friends
[ ]	Only your little brother or sister
[ ]	An adult whom you trust
[ ]	Tell no one

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What is media-sharing?

[ ]	Sharing your MP3 with someone
[ ]	Showing a friend your holiday photos
[ ]	Chatting via a social network
[ ]	Sharing music, video, photos, or other types of files over the internet

Computer Science: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Internet Safety (Answers)

What is cyber bullying?

[ ]	When someone sends you an e-mail giving you the answers to your homework
[x]	When anyone uses the internet, a mobile, or other technology to deliberately upset someone
[ ]	When someone disagrees with your opinion on an internet forum
[ ]	When someone is nasty to a robot

Always tell someone if anyone uses any form of technology to make you feel uncomfortable, embarrassed or upset

Which of these is NOT an example of online chatting?

[ ]	Instant messaging (IM)
[ ]	Using an internet forum
[x]	Reading an online news website
[ ]	Commenting on blogs

Reading an online news website is a one-way exchange, not a two-way conversation

Which of these will help keep you safe when using a chat room or an internet forum?

[ ]	Using a nickname rather than your real name
[ ]	Using an avatar (an online character image), instead of a photo of yourself, for your profile
[ ]	Not sharing personal details such as your surname, school or address
[x]	All of the above

Don't give out personal details such as your full name, address or photo. Instead of a photo, you could also use a picture of a favorite singer, actor or football star - or your favorite animal

If someone you don't know asks to be your friend on a social networking site, what should you do?

[ ]	Add them
[x]	Block them
[ ]	Send messages to them
[ ]	Never tell anyone

You should always block people you don't know - and tell an adult, too

Which of these will help you keep your passwords safe?

[ ]	Always tell your friends your passwords
[ ]	Use the same password for everything
[x]	Change your passwords regularly
[ ]	Make your passwords easy to guess

Change your passwords regularly, and never share them - even with friends

You should only open e-mails from who?

[x]	From people you know and trust
[ ]	From people you don't know
[ ]	From random websites
[ ]	From people with obviously made-up names

Don't open e-mails from people you do not know and trust - they can contain viruses and other nasty surprises

When could you use a webcam?

[ ]	You should never use a webcam
[x]	When talking to people you know in the real world
[ ]	When talking to people you only know through the internet
[ ]	When talking to anyone

Webcams are a wonderful way to see and talk to people who are far away, but remember that they can be used to take and store photos - only use webcams to speak to people you really know and trust

How can you protect your computer from viruses?

[x]	Never click e-mail links or open attachments from people you don't know
[ ]	Always remember to log off when you are finished using the computer
[ ]	Do nothing - your computer will protect itself
[ ]	Give it antibiotics

You have to be very careful on the internet. Some people like to spread viruses to your computer which might break it - or worse

Who should you tell if something or someone on the internet upsets you?

[ ]	Only your friends
[ ]	Only your little brother or sister
[x]	An adult whom you trust
[ ]	Tell no one

If something on the Internet upsets you, tell a trusted adult immediately

10.

What is media-sharing?

[ ]	Sharing your MP3 with someone
[ ]	Showing a friend your holiday photos
[ ]	Chatting via a social network
[x]	Sharing music, video, photos, or other types of files over the internet

You should only download music or videos from trusted websites - downloading copyrighted material without permission is illegal