Cybersecurity for Kids and Beginners

1. What is 'personal information' that should be kept private online?

💡 Personal information, like your full name, home address, and passwords, should generally be kept private online.

2. What does 'privacy settings' on social media help control?

💡 Privacy settings on social media let you control who can see your personal information and posts.

3. What should you do before clicking on a link from someone you don't know?

💡 Before clicking links from unknown sources, it's important to be cautious and verify they're safe first.

4. What does being 'cyber smart' mean?

💡 Being 'cyber smart' means making safe, thoughtful, and responsible choices when using technology and the internet.

5. Why is it good practice to think before accepting friend requests from strangers online?

💡 Since not everyone online is who they claim to be, it's wise to be cautious about accepting requests from strangers.

6. What is 'cyberbullying'?

💡 Cyberbullying involves using digital technology, like messaging or social media, to harass or intimidate someone.

7. Why is it important to use different passwords for different accounts?

💡 Using different passwords for each account limits the damage if one particular account is compromised.

8. Why should you tell a trusted adult if something online makes you uncomfortable?

💡 Telling a trusted adult about uncomfortable online experiences helps ensure you get help and stay safe.

9. Why is it important to log out of accounts on shared or public computers?

💡 Logging out on shared computers prevents the next user from accessing your accounts.

10. What should you do if a stranger online asks for personal information?

💡 If a stranger online asks for personal information, you should refuse and tell a trusted adult about it.

11. Why is it important to keep your password secret?

💡 Keeping your password secret prevents unauthorized people from accessing your accounts.

12. What should you do if you see something inappropriate or upsetting online?

💡 If you encounter something inappropriate or upsetting online, tell a trusted adult and avoid engaging further.

13. What is a 'digital footprint'?

💡 A digital footprint is the trail of data left behind by a person's online activity.

14. Why is it risky to share your location online with strangers?

💡 Sharing your location with strangers online can put your personal safety at risk.

15. Why should you think carefully before posting something online?

A. Once posted, it can be difficult to fully remove and may be seen by many people ✓
B. It has no lasting effect
C. It automatically disappears after a day
D. It only affects your own device

💡 Content posted online can be difficult to fully remove and may be seen or shared by many people.

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