Using the Internet Responsibly

Question 1

A suspicious person you meet in a chat room cannot get access into your computer if you move to a new chat room.

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F

Question 2

Computers in the school computer lab are safe from any viruses.

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F

Question 3

It is important to know your school's rules on computer use when downloading information to your school computer for your online class. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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T

Question 4

Downloading information may not be safe, but pictures and graphics are okay because they do not contain viruses.

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F

Question 5

Unsafe sites may use your personal information for criminal activities.

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T

Question 6

Explain how you would tell the difference between a safe site and an unsafe site.

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I would check whether the site belongs to a reputable organization and whether its address uses HTTPS. I would look for clear contact and privacy information and avoid sites with suspicious pop-ups, unexpected downloads, or requests for personal details. If I were unsure, I would ask a teacher or trusted adult before using it.

Question 7

A telltale sign that a site is unsafe is if

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A system warning will appear

Question 8

An example of a credible site would be

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Your school’s site

Question 9

A site that wants to sell you something by sending you repeated emails is usually a credible site.

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F

Question 10

Using your own words and just a few sentences, design a Responsible Internet Use policy for your computer lab.

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Use lab computers for schoolwork and other activities permitted by the school. Do not share passwords or personal information, download files, or visit inappropriate or suspicious sites without permission. Respect others’ privacy, follow teachers’ directions, and report any unsafe content or computer problems to a teacher.

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