So... you think you already know everything there is to know about the Internet? and how to surf safely.
Why don't you try our quiz? See if you can answer the following questions.
Question 1
You misspell the website address. What happens?
a. You will automatically see the correct website, because the computer knows what you mean.
Incorrect. The computer cannot think for itself, it must be told what to do. It follows your instructions.
b. You will see a different website or the “Page Cannot Be Found” error.
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c. The computer automatically corrects the misspelled address.
Incorrect. The computer cannot think for itself, it must be told what to do. It follows your instructions.
Question 2
A website offers a great prize if you send an SMS. What would you do if you see this kind of offer?
a. Don't send the sms.
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b. Send the sms.
Not a good idea. Never send an sms when you are not completely sure of all the terms and conditions. Scammers make money by charging extremely high rates for the messages you send, and any further messages they send to you.
c. Send the sms if the prize is worthwhile.
Not a good idea. Never send an sms when you are not completely sure of all the terms and conditions. Scammers make money by charging extremely high rates for the messages you send, and any further messages they send to you.
Question 3
You are playing a game online. A pop-up screen appears. In order to go further, you are asked to enter a friend's e-mail address. What should you do?
a. I enter my frend's e-mail address.
Be careful what you tell people. Never give out personal information about another person without their permission!
b. I fill in the e-mail address of one of my classmates.
Be careful what you tell people. Never give out personal information about another person without their permission!
c. I don't enter any e-mail address.
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Question 4
Can you always recognize advertizing on the Internet?
a. Yes, the word Advertisement is shown clearly.
Not always true. On the Web, the distinctions between entertainment, information and advertising are often blurred. When advertising is mixed within the content of a site, it's harder tell when you are actually viewing an ad.
b. Yes, you can always tell when its an ad because it is animated.
Not always true. On the Web, the distinctions between entertainment, information and advertising are often blurred. When advertising is mixed within the content of a site, it's harder tell when you are actually viewing an ad.
c. No, you can't always tell when you are viewing an ad.
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Question 5
You are surfing the Internet. Suddenly a warning message pops up saying that your computer has become infected with a virus and you need to install something right away. What should you do?
a. You click OK. You can always trust this kind of warning.
Not a good idea. You should never install something without knowing if it is safe. Never click OK. Close the window by clicking the “X” in the top right corner. Pressing the Enter key means you might be doing exactly the same thing as clicking OK. Don't do it!
b. You close the window by clicking the “X” in the top right corner. You can never trust this kind of warning.
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c. You press the Enter key of your keyboard. Then you won't be bothered anymore.
Not a good idea. You should never install something without knowing if it is safe. Never click OK. Close the window by clicking the “X” in the top right corner. Pressing the Enter key means you might be doing exactly the same thing as clicking OK. Don't do it!
Question 6
Is everything you read on the Internet true? Or is there a lot of nonsense out there?
a. All information found on the Internet is true.
Just because you read it on the Internet doesn't mean it's always true. Fortunately there are still many excellent and reliable websites. Compare the information you find online with other websites, books, your teacher, librarian or your parents.
b. Almost nothing on the Internet is true.
Just because you read it on the Internet doesn't mean it's always true. Fortunately there are still many excellent and reliable websites. Compare the information you find online with other websites, books, your teacher, librarian or your parents.
c. Some information may be inaccurate. Always check your sources.
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Question 7
You want to play a game on the Internet. First you must enter your name. What should you do?
a. Fill in your name.
Not a good idea. Never type your real name or the real name of any of your friends. To play an online game you can enter a made-up name or a nickname.
b. Fill in the name of a friend.
Not a good idea. Never type your real name or the real name of any of your friends. To play an online game you can enter a made-up name or a nickname.
c. Fill in a nickname.
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Question 8
Someone you do not know sends you a request to add them to your contacts. He wants to chat with you. What should you do?
a. I do not add him to my contacts list, because I don't know him.
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b. Sure, I'll chat with him. It's always fun to make new friends.
Not a good idea. Never add someone you don't know at all to your contact list for chatting. Some people may not be who they say they are.
c. I wonder what to do. He could be very nice.
Not a good idea. Never add someone you don't know at all to your contact list for chatting. Some people may not be who they say they are.
Question 9
You took a picture of your friends. It is not very flattering. Are you going to post this picture on the Internet?
a. No, of course not. The picture could be saved by anyone. My friends would not be happy about that.
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b. I post it on the Internet. Then everyone can laugh at how silly they look in the picture.
Remember that once you post something online whether it is a picture, video or some text, you can't take it back. Don't post something that later may cause harm to someone else. There are better ways to settle an argument.
c. I save it, so that I can post it later when I am mad at them.
Remember that once you post something online whether it is a picture, video or some text, you can't take it back. Don't post something that later may cause harm to someone else. There are better ways to settle an argument.
Question 10
You have a webcam. Somebody tells you to do something in front of it that you really don't feel like doing. It makes you feel uncomfortable. What should you do?
a. I do it because I want this person to become my friend.
Not a good idea. Webcam images can be recorded and copied and also shared with other people, so the best thing to do is not use a webcam with people you don't know in the real world. Remember some people you meet online may not be who they say they are.
b. I block and delete this person from my contacts list and then I tell my parents what happened.
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c. I can do anything in front of the webcam, nobody actually saves this stuff.
Not a good idea. Webcam images can be recorded and copied and also shared with other people, so the best thing to do is not use a webcam with people you don't know in the real world. Remember some people you meet online may not be who they say they are.
