Lesson T6.1.1

T6.1.1 Using technology safely, respectfully and responsibly Quiz: KS3 Computing, Unit 6

20 questions

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Lesson T6.1.1, Using technology safely, respectfully and responsibly: 20 multiple choice questions for the KS3 Computing (National Curriculum), Unit 6: Online safety and security, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. Which is the best way to make a password hard for others to guess?

    • Use the pupil's own name followed by their birth year, because it is easy to remember
    • Use the same short word for every account, so that it is always easy to recall later
    • Use the word password with a number at the end, because it is the most common pattern
    • Use a long mix of letters, numbers and symbols that is not used for any other account

  2. Why should a pupil never share their password with a friend?

    • Passwords become invalid once they have been used by a second person for a day
    • The friend could access and misuse the account, and the pupil would lose control of it
    • Friends are always allowed to change passwords for each other, so sharing is generally safe
    • Sharing a password makes it stronger, because two people always know more than one

  3. What is two-step verification?

    • Typing the password twice to make sure that it has been entered without any mistakes
    • Changing the password every week so that it is never used for longer than a week
    • Logging in on two separate devices at the same time so that the account stays open
    • A second check, such as a code sent to a phone, that is needed in addition to the password

  4. What is phishing?

    • A way of sharing photos with friends by sending them through a shared folder on the network
    • A scam that uses a fake message or website to trick people into giving away personal details
    • A method of catching fish in a river using a small net and a line of bait
    • A type of software that speeds up the processor by removing unused programs from memory

  5. A message claims to be from a bank and asks for a password through a link. What should the pupil do?

    • Reply to the message with the password, because it is the fastest way to resolve a problem
    • Do not click the link, and contact the bank using its official website or phone number
    • Forward the message to all friends, so that they can check whether the bank has sent it
    • Click the link quickly, because the bank would never send an urgent message to a customer

  6. Why are software updates important for online safety?

    • They make the device slower so that attackers take longer to gain access to the data
    • They delete all personal files to stop them from being stolen by an attacker
    • They often fix security weaknesses that could otherwise be used by attackers
    • They remove the need for passwords, because the device recognises its owner automatically

  7. What is malware?

    • Software written to harm a device, steal data or disrupt its use
    • Software that translates web pages into another language for the user to read
    • Software that helps the user organise photos and videos into folders by date
    • Software that makes a computer run faster by clearing unused files from memory

  8. Which practice most helps to reduce the risk of malware?

    • Turning off all security settings so that the device is not slowed by the scanning
    • Opening every email attachment at once so that the device can scan all of them together
    • Installing software only from trusted sources and keeping security software up to date
    • Downloading software from any pop-up advert that promises a faster computer

  9. What is digital wellbeing?

    • Being logged in to social media at all times so that friends can always reach the user
    • Using technology in ways that support health, relationships and time for other activities
    • Using technology for as many hours as possible each day to get the most value from it
    • Owning the latest device so that the user is always up to date with new technology

  10. Which behaviour is respectful when communicating online?

    • Writing comments in capital letters to make sure that everyone reads and agrees with them
    • Sharing a friend's private message with the group to show that it is funny and popular
    • Thinking before posting and avoiding messages that would hurt or embarrass others
    • Replying to every message with a joke about the other person's appearance or ability

  11. What is cyberbullying?

    • A single funny comment made to a friend in a group chat that everyone enjoys reading
    • Repeated online behaviour intended to upset, harass or humiliate another person
    • A disagreement about a homework answer that is settled quickly in a friendly discussion
    • A short message sent to a teacher to ask for help with a difficult question in a lesson

  12. A pupil receives a cruel message from someone in a group chat. What is the best first step?

    • Save the message as evidence, block or leave the group, and tell a trusted adult
    • Reply with an equally cruel message so that the other person understands how it feels
    • Delete the message and say nothing to anyone, so that the problem goes away on its own
    • Share the message with the whole class so that everyone can see what the sender did

  13. Why is it sensible to take regular breaks from screens?

    • They help the user avoid software updates, which can take hours to install on a laptop
    • They help the eyes and body rest and give time for sleep, exercise and other activities
    • They help the device last longer by keeping the screen switched off while the user sleeps
    • They help the internet connection stay fast by reducing the number of users online at once

  14. What is netiquette?

    • A type of software that filters out spam emails before they reach the user's inbox
    • A type of network cable used to join computers together in a school computer room
    • Good manners and sensible conduct when communicating and working online
    • A programming language used to design the layout of web pages for visitors to read

  15. Which is the safest choice when a stranger online asks to meet in person?

    • Agree to meet in a public place, but do not tell anyone where the meeting will be held
    • Refuse, tell a trusted adult straight away, and do not go to any meeting
    • Give the stranger your home address first so that they can plan the meeting properly
    • Agree to meet if the stranger seems friendly, because most people online are genuine

  16. Why should a pupil check the privacy settings of an app before using it?

    • To check that the app has the same colour scheme as the rest of the pupil's devices
    • To make the app run faster by turning off all of the features the pupil does not use
    • To make sure the app can be used offline, without needing any internet connection at all
    • To control who can see their information and what data the app collects

  17. What does 'secure' mean when a website address starts with https?

    • The website has been checked by the government and is guaranteed to be free of all errors
    • The connection to the site is encrypted, which protects data sent between the user and the site
    • The website will never ask the user for any personal information at any point in time
    • The website is hosted only in the pupil's own country, so no data leaves the nation

  18. Which statement about online safety is correct?

    • Online safety is only a concern for adults, so pupils do not need to learn about it
    • Once a device has security software installed, no further care is needed by the user
    • Online safety depends only on the device, so the user's behaviour makes no difference
    • Using technology safely means combining sensible habits with a willingness to ask for help

  19. What should a pupil do before posting a photo of a friend online?

    • Post it straight away, because a photo taken at school is always free to share with anyone
    • Post it with a comment that says the friend agreed, even if no permission was asked
    • Ask the friend for permission first, because they may not want the photo shared
    • Post it only after changing the friend's name, because names are the only private detail

  20. Why is it a good idea to lock a phone or tablet with a PIN or password?

    • To make the device run faster, because locked devices use less battery and memory
    • To stop the device connecting to the internet, which saves data for the user's plan
    • To stop other people reading personal data if the device is lost or left unattended
    • To stop software updates being installed, so the settings stay as the user prefers

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