Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship: Practice Questions with AnswersCurriculum: Internet Safety And Digital CitizenshipGrades: 4–7Questions: 12Mode: Practice These are the real questions from this STEPCAI practice lesson. Read each question, pick your answer, then open Show the answer to check yourself and read why it is right. On STEPCAI the same lesson runs interactively: you click an answer and get instant feedback, and a free account keeps your scores. 1. What is a strong password most likely to include?- A mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
- The word 'password' typed in all capitals
- Your pet's name and your home street name
- Your birthday written out as month and day
Show the answerAnswer: A. A mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
Strong passwords combine letters, numbers, and symbols in a way that is hard for others to guess. This makes it much harder for someone to break into your account. 2. Which piece of personal information should you NOT share with strangers online?- Your home address
- Your favorite sport
- Your favorite color
- Your favorite movie
Show the answerAnswer: A. Your home address
Your home address can help a stranger find you in real life, so it should always be kept private online. 3. What is 'digital citizenship'?- Being responsible and respectful online
- Using a computer only for games
- Turning off the internet
- Buying things online
Show the answerAnswer: A. Being responsible and respectful online
Digital citizenship means using technology in a safe, respectful, and responsible way, just like being a good citizen in your community. 4. A website asks for your full name, address, and school before you can play a game. What should you do?- Fill it in quickly so you can play
- Make up a fake email address
- Ask a trusted adult first
- Share it with your friends
Show the answerAnswer: C. Ask a trusted adult first
Trusted adults can help you decide if a website is safe and whether it is okay to share certain information. It is always smart to ask before giving out personal details. 5. What is a 'digital footprint'?- A type of computer virus that tracks you
- The password you use for your accounts
- The trail of information you leave online
- A photo you use as a profile picture
Show the answerAnswer: C. The trail of information you leave online
Every post, comment, search, and photo you share online adds to a trail of information about you called a digital footprint. It can last a long time, even after you delete something. 6. Which is the safest username to use online?- Your real full name
- Your home address
- Your school name and grade
- A nickname unrelated to personal info
Show the answerAnswer: D. A nickname unrelated to personal info
A nickname that does not reveal personal details keeps you safer, since strangers cannot use it to figure out who you are or where to find you. 7. What does 'cyberbullying' mean?- Sharing a funny video
- Using technology to repeatedly hurt or harass someone
- Playing a game with friends online
- Sending someone a birthday message
Show the answerAnswer: B. Using technology to repeatedly hurt or harass someone
Cyberbullying happens when someone uses phones, apps, or the internet to repeatedly hurt, embarrass, or scare another person. It is a serious problem that should always be reported. 8. If someone online makes you feel uncomfortable or scared, what should you do?- Keep chatting to be polite
- Delete the app without telling anyone
- Tell a trusted adult right away
- Share your address so they can help
Show the answerAnswer: C. Tell a trusted adult right away
Trusted adults, like parents or teachers, can help you handle uncomfortable situations online and take action if needed. Telling them right away is always the safest choice. 9. Before posting a photo online, what is it smart to think about?- Will it get lots of likes from other people
- Will my friends be able to see it right away
- Will this be funny to people who see it
- Could this embarrass me or someone else later
Show the answerAnswer: D. Could this embarrass me or someone else later
Photos can be seen, saved, and shared long after you post them. Thinking about whether something could be embarrassing later helps you make safer choices before you post. 10. What is it called when you copy someone else's project and turn it in as your own?- Collaboration
- Research
- Plagiarism
- Citation
Show the answerAnswer: C. Plagiarism
Plagiarism means taking someone else's work and presenting it as your own without giving them credit. It is dishonest and considered a serious rule violation in school and online. 11. What is a good rule for screen time?- Use screens all day as long as your homework is finished
- Avoid screens entirely, even for school or calling family
- Save all your screen time for late at night, right before you sleep
- Balance screen time with other activities like play and sleep
Show the answerAnswer: D. Balance screen time with other activities like play and sleep
Balancing screen time with activities like outdoor play, reading, and sleep helps keep both your body and mind healthy. 12. A pop-up says, 'You won a free prize! Click here!' What should you do?- Enter your address to claim it
- Close it and tell an adult
- Click it immediately
- Share it with all your friends
Show the answerAnswer: B. Close it and tell an adult
Surprise prize pop-ups are often scams designed to steal personal information or trick you into downloading something harmful. Closing the pop-up and telling a trusted adult is the safest response. More free middle school sample lessonsSee all free sample lessons »
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