What I Know
Privacy, security, and good netizenship
are essential words that you have to remember when you are on the Internet. Do
you know your limitations in social media? Do you feel responsible for what you
are posting? Do you think first before you click? Let us find out!
Answer Yes, if you agree with the statement, and No, if you disagree. Write your answer on the blank before each
number.
____NO____1. My computer has an
antivirus, so it is okay to open most email attachments like e-cards and video
files.
_ ___YES__2. Your friend told you that his college
application was rejected because you posted a video of him doing crazy stuff at
a party. You posted the video several years ago but later took it down to
protect your friend's reputation. Is it possible that the college found the
video?
_____NO___3. You and your best friend
play a lot of video games. One time, she asks you for your password so she can
help you level up and get in-game money. She promises to keep your password a
secret. Is it okay to give away your password?
____NO____4. You received an email stating that your mother's bank account is going to be forfeited if you do not respond to the email. Is it safe to reply?
____NO____5. You forgot that your
essay for English class is due tomorrow. While doing your research, you found a
website offering free essays.
___YES____6. There is a danger in posting information
about a future vacation.
___YES____7. Letting people know your
birthday is probably a must if you want to get as many gifts as possible. But
having it in your profile makes you vulnerable to identity theft.
___NO_____8. If there is no copyright notice, it's okay to
copy a Web page.
__YES_____9. Lurking is sometimes
considered impolite. It is the practice of reading discussions without
contributing to them
___YES____10. Your cousin asked for
your fabulous zucchini cake recipe at the last family function. While you're
sending it to him, you decide to e-mail it to all 500 people in your address
book as well. It is an example of email spam.
___NO_____11. If someone insults and
uses offensive language towards you online, you should reply in the same
manner.
_NO___ _12. If someone uses offensive language online, always respond and not worry as no one knows who you are online.
_____NO__ 13. It is ok to constantly give our friends e-mail or items online which they do not need.
____YES___14. Remember your audience. If you are putting
something on a web page remember that everyone in the world will have access to
it.
___YES____15. You are responsible for your actions on
the internet.
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