1 How can you tell which websites a previous user has been looking at?
The Internet Service Provider does not keep track of which websites you are viewing, and asking the user may not always give you a truthful response. Use the History feature in the browser software, and see for yourself.
a) ask them 0
b) contact the Internet Service Provider (ISP) -10
c) use the History feature in the browser software +10
2 What would you do if you got an email from someone offering you a quick way to earn money?
Two choices here; either delete it or tell someone you trust. Whatever you do, don't reply, because the person that sent the message will know that yours is a working email address, and they might carry on sending you junk mail.
a) reply quickly with your full details -10
b) tell your folks or teacher +5
c) ignore it and delete it +10
3 If you visit a site which embarrasses you, what do you do?
Treat it like anything else you don't like, and walk away, by clicking on Home, or choosing Exit or Quit. If you think it might be illegal, then tell an understanding adult, who can report it.
a) share it with your friends -10
b) tell an adult you know and trust +10
c) click on "Home" to leave that site +10
4 There's someone in a chatroom, saying she's fourteen. Would you automatically believe she's a young girl?
You can't be sure, and neither can the moderator. "She" might be a fifty year old man.
a) yes, because you trust her -10
b) yes, because the moderator will have checked -10
c) no +10
5 What's the best way to deal with abusive messages?
For the same reasons as in 2), don't reply directly. Ignoring them usually makes them stop, but can be hard to do. Best to tell someone you trust, and decide together whether to report the behaviour to the ISP.
a) reply and complain -10
b) ignore them +10
c) tell an adult you know and trust +10
d) tell your Internet Service Provider (ISP) +5
6 Which information would you give to a website asking for your details?
Replying to every question is asking for trouble. Your details will at the very least, finish up in a database that could be sold for marketing purposes. First name only is a good guide to follow, and certainly never give details that could trace you.
a) first name only +10
b) everything they ask for -10
c) nothing that could be used to trace you +10
7 If your family was worried about you using the Internet, what would you do?
a) take no notice, they're too old to understand -10
b) access it when they're not about -10
c) talk to them about what you do +10
8 What are the risks of putting your picture on the Internet?
Any picture on a website, in a newsgroup, or sent by email can be downloaded, edited and resent or republished on a different website. If you make your picture available along with information about yourself, then someone who may wish you harm could trace you.
a) there aren't any -10
b) the picture could be edited in an embarrassing way and sent to others or published on the web +10
c) you could be traced by someone who might wish you harm +10
9 You've been chatting online to someone for a while, and they suggest a meeting. What would you do?
Tell someone first, then, if your family agrees, have a telephone conversation with your online friend. Perhaps other family members would like to chat to them too. If you decide to go ahead with a meeting, make sure a friend or family member is with you, that it's in a public place, and that someone at home knows the time and place.
a) immediately fix the date and time -10
b) tell your family and friends +10
c) have a telephone conversation first, take someone with you, and arrange to meet in a public place +5
10 Which of these could spell trouble?
All of them!
Annoying other Internet users could result in your ISP restricting or cancelling your account.
Sending a message to a newsgroup or as email could have legal consequences if it involves lies about somebody. Newsgroup postings always let others know your email address, which could be used to send you unwanted email. Buying something online usually involves a credit card, and unauthorised use of someone's details could involve the police.
a) sending a message to a newsgroup +10
b) buying something online +10
c) irritating another user online +10
d) sharing gossip about someone +10
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