Understanding Digital Footprints Quiz

What is a digital footprint?

• The physical footprints you leave behind

• A record of where you've been and what you've seen online

• A type of shoe print

• A method to erase online history

Why might companies be interested in your digital footprint?

• To help you find a job

• To send you adverts for things they want you to buy

• To provide free services

• To protect your privacy

How can a digital footprint affect how people see you?

• It only shows your positive achievements

• It can show a complete picture of your personality

• It can be used to make you look good or bad

• It hides your online activity

What should you avoid sharing online to keep your money safe?

• School reports

• Photos

• Bank details, card numbers, passwords, or PINs

• Your favorite books

What might happen if you write something silly online?

• It will automatically disappear

• It can be found years later and affect opportunities, like university applications

• It will always be seen as a joke

• No one will ever find out

Why is it important to control your digital footprint?

• To become famous

• To ensure you receive more advertisements

• To control who sees your personal information

• To share everything with everyone

What is one way to control your digital footprint?

• Post everything online without thinking

• Consider carefully before you click 'send' or 'post'

• Share your passwords with friends

• Ignore privacy settings

What does the text suggest about the permanence of digital footprints?

• They last forever unless deleted

• They disappear after a week

• They are never visible to others

• They can be easily erased by software

Which of the following is NOT part of your digital footprint?

• Comments on social media

• Emails you send

• Your offline diary

• Apps you use

How can your digital footprint affect your private information?

• It makes everything public automatically

• It allows you to decide who can see your information

• It can reveal private information without your consent

• It protects all your data