Lesson T6.1.2

T6.1.2 Online identity and privacy Quiz: KS3 Computing, Unit 6

20 questions

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Lesson T6.1.2, Online identity and privacy: 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. What is the term for the data trail left by your online activity?

    • Search history
    • Digital footprint
    • IP address
    • Cookie cache

  2. Why should you think carefully before sharing personal information online?

    • It can be copied
    • It deletes automatically
    • It slows down Wi-Fi
    • It improves battery life

  3. Which of these is sensitive personal information to keep private?

    • School name
    • Favourite band
    • Home address
    • Favourite colour

  4. What do social media privacy settings typically control?

    • Who views content
    • Screen brightness
    • Device storage
    • Internet speed

  5. Why might you disable location sharing on a photo app?

    • Stop pop-ups
    • Prevent geotagging
    • Improve focus
    • Save mobile data

  6. Why use a unique password for each important online account?

    • Speeds up login
    • Limits breach damage
    • Easier to recall
    • Saves memory

  7. Who can view content posted on a public social media profile?

    • Family only
    • Anyone online
    • Only followers
    • Approved friends

  8. What term describes your representation through online accounts and shared info?

    • IP address
    • User avatar
    • Online identity
    • Email client

  9. Why check an app's age rating before downloading it?

    • Check suitability
    • Check file size
    • Test download speed
    • Find free trials

  10. What term describes a small file a website stores on your device?

    • Cache folder
    • Browser cookie
    • Registry key
    • Temp plugin

  11. Why should you regularly review app permissions for your contacts or camera?

    • Increase loading speed
    • Improve screen quality
    • Prevent data exposure
    • Save device storage

  12. What makes a username a sensible choice for protecting your online identity?

    • Using your school name
    • Using your full name
    • Omitting personal details
    • Including your postcode

  13. What is the main risk of accepting a friend request from a stranger online?

    • Higher data costs
    • False identity claims
    • Slower Wi-Fi speed
    • Corrupted hardware

  14. What is the main purpose of having personal data rights?

    • Free software downloads
    • Automatic virus removal
    • Control over information
    • Faster broadband access

  15. What should you do if an app requests unnecessary personal data?

    • Accept immediately
    • Decline the request
    • Share fake details
    • Update the software

  16. What does maintaining good online privacy primarily require?

    • A brand-new device
    • Ongoing careful habits
    • A paid subscription
    • Strict network cables

  17. Why is it wise to review and delete old social media posts?

    • Improve battery life
    • Increase follower count
    • Upgrade app features
    • Reduce digital footprint

  18. Which of these is safe to share publicly online?

    • Daily routine
    • Telephone number
    • General hobby interests
    • Home address

  19. What does 'public by default' mean for a new online account?

    • Hidden from search
    • Visible to everyone
    • Locked with password
    • Deleted after a day

  20. Why might deleted online content still appear in search engine results?

    • Internet laws require it
    • Hackers restore files
    • Cached copies persist
    • Files never actually delete

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