Digital Footprint Quiz

1.      What is a digital Footprint?

• ·         A computer game

• ·         A footprint you leave in the sand

• ·         A footprint you draw using a computer

• ·         A digital trail that you leave behind every time you use the internet

2.      Which of these creates a digital footprint?

• ·         Posting a picture online

• ·         Talking to a friend in person

• ·         Sending an email

• ·         Making online purchases

3.      What should we avoid when online?

• ·         Clicking on unknown links or emails

• ·         Posting harmful or unkind things on social media

• ·         Sharing personal information

• ·         Being kind to friends

4.      What settings should we have our social media set to?

• ·         Public

• ·         Private

• ·         Open

• ·         What we feel comfortable with

5.      Why do we need to be careful when posting online?

• ·         Because no one will ever know what you posted

• ·         Because it cannot be deleted

• ·         Because it’s fun to share everything

• ·         Because anyone might see it, even strangers

6.      Can a digital footprint affect your future?

• Yes, as future employers or universities might look you up before offering you a place

• ·         No because so much is on the internet it would be hard to find old information or posts

• ·         Maybe, but does it really matter

• ·         Of course, it is going to make me famous

7.      If you see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable, what should you do?

• ·         Share it with friends

• ·         Keep it to yourself

• ·         Tell an adult you trust

• ·         Post it on social media for everyone to see

8.      What should be posted online?

• ·         Inappropriate photos of friends

• ·         Personal information like phone numbers and addresses

• ·         Kind and respectful information

• ·         Negative and unhelpful comments

9.      Who should you contact if you a worried about your digital footprint?

• ·         The kid’s helpline

• ·         A trusted adult

• ·         No one, there is nothing you can do about it

• ·         All the kids in your class, one of them might be able to help

10.      What should you do with old social media accounts?

• ·         Forget about them as they are not being used

• ·         Delete them so they can no longer be accessed

• ·         Who cares they are old

• ·         Let someone else use them