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1
Why are scams and other illegal behavior very common on the Internet?
the police can't get on the Internet
none of the other answers
online criminals use clever tactics to avoid detection
there are too many online criminals to catch
2
Always check with the person you received an email from before you forward that email
False
True
3
This software screens out threats that try to reach your computer over the Internet.
viruses
firewall
scareware
antivirus software
4
I have a digital picture of myself. Someone online wants to see it. Is that okay?
No
Yes
5
What is spam?
like ham, only better
a virus
potted meat
junk email
6
Typing in all CAPS means you are
trying to explain something
talking to an old person
whispering
yelling
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What should you do if you receive a chain letter in your email?
send it to as many people as possible...you might win money
copy and paste it into another email
do NOT send it...delete it
send it to your parents
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If you receive a text from a number you don't recognize, what is the best response?
Don't respond and tell your parents.
Tell that person to stop texting you.
Forward the text message to a friend.
Ask who is texting you.
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What should you do if you receive an email with an attachment from someone you don't know?
delete it immediately
Open it immediately
forward it to someone else
ask a friend if they think you should open it
10
This is an example of malware:
all of the other answers
viruses
trojan horses
worms
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I'm on a social media website and someone says something really mean. What should I do?
Be rude right back to them.
Try to find out where they live.
Don't respond, tell your parents or report it to the site.
12
What is the best defense against Internet threats?
antivirus software
viruses
paying careful attention
scareware
13
What should you do if you see or read something on the web that upsets you?
stop right away and tell your parents or teacher
go to the next web page
take a picture of it
close it and call your friends
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Which one of these is NOT considered personal information?
real name
phone number
address
favorite football team
15
What is Netiquette?
How to eat at the dinner table
How to make a net
The award for Raquetball
How to behave on the Internet
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When you are typing in ALL CAPS (which means you are yelling), what is it called?
spamming
flaming
firing
being outrageous
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If I'm online and meet someone my age, it's okay to give them my address.
true
false
18
When creating a username online,
use a name that does not reveal your true identity
always use your real name
use a name that gives good clues about who you really are
19
Passwords should only be given to
strangers
your parents
your best friend
20
When online friends want to meet you in person, you should
ask your friend to go with you
never meet anyone in person that you met online
go ahead and set up a day and time to meet
21
Which of these will keep you safer when chatting online?
not sharing personal details such as address or school
all of the other answers
using a nickname instead of your real name
Not using a photo of yourself
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Which of the following is NOT a rule of Netiquette?
Copy whenever you would like
Use appropriate language
Avoid sarcasm
No spam
