Staying Safe Online

Question 1

What activities are the most likely to infect your computer with a virus? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: downloading content over the Internet; B: visiting unknown websites; E: opening unfamiliar e-mails

Question 2

Why did Mai’s father say it is dangerous to open e-mails from unknown senders? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: The sender could be a hacker.; B: The e-mail could be inappropriate.; E: The message may contain a virus.

Question 3

Why did Lauren’s mother suggest she change her password?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: It could be easily guessed.

Question 4

Which best explains why it is important to avoid sharing photos online?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: Strangers will know what you look like.

Question 5

Gabe Kelp is a fourteen-year-old goalie for the Soaring Eagles soccer team. He and his teammates are each creating a screen name for a social media website they all belong to.What is the safest screen name for Gabe to choose?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: EagleEye7

Question 6

What steps should Tessa take to protect her accounts? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: change passwords frequently; B: review privacy settings; E: adjust safety settings

Question 7

Use the drop-down menus to complete each sentence. If someone pretends to need your information for an important reason, but really intends to use your information for dishonest reasons, that person is . A type of business that promises participants money just for recruiting more people is called a . A can cause your computer to crash.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: phishing

Question 8

Ty is chatting with people on a comic book discussion board, and received requests from other members of the website. Which request seems potentially unsafe?

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D: Do you want to meet up in person to trade comic books?

Question 9

Question 9

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B: pyramid scheme

Question 10

Question 10

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C: virus

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