Digital Footprint Quiz

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Digital Footprints and You

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Question 1/10

How can your digital footprint affect your chances of getting a scholarship or job?

Schools and employers look for who has the biggest, coolest digital footprint.

Schools and employers choose people whose digital footprint aligns with their values.

Schools and employers don't actually care about digital footprints.

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Schools and employers don't want someone that might represent them in a negative or controversial way.

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Question 2/10

Can you delete things (posts, comments, shares, etc.) from your digital footprint?

You can't delete things permanently, but you can make them more difficult to find.

Deleting posts or making your account private can fix your digital footprint.

You can go on Digital Footprint websites and choose what shows up or gets deleted.

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Your digital footprint is permanent. You might be able to make things harder to find, but they can't be completely removed.

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Question 3/10

I commented something I regretted later, but I apologized and deleted it. Which of the following are true?

Apologizing and deleting was the best way to handle my mistake.

Even though I made it right, what I commented is still part of my footprint.

Both of the above are true.

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THINK before you post or hit send! You can take steps to fix your mistake, but the evidence of it will always exist.

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Question 4/10

Deleting a social media account removes it from my digital footprint.

True!

Because the account is gone, so is the evidence. I don't need to worry about it showing up later.

False!

The company's servers may still have record of my account and its activity.

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Companies keep information about their users even after an account is deleted.

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Question 5/10

My browser history, search history, and purchase history are all part of my digital footprint.

True!

They all leave footprints that can be traced back to me.

False!

Digital footprints only include things I post or say.

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The sites you visit and what you watch are all part of your digital footprint.

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Question 6/10

Can my friends impact my digital footprint?

No, because what they do only impacts their own digital footprint.

Yes, but only if they post a video or comment that actually includes me in it.

Yes, because my friends are a reflection of who I am, and what they tag me in or share with me is connected to my footprint.

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Your friends can impact your digital footprint the same way you can impact theirs.

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Question 7/10

Things that might be acceptable or inoffensive today might change.

True

Society, people, and language change over time.

False

Words have set meanings that do not change.

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Language, customs, and meanings change over time- check your old posts and delete any that didn't age well!

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Question 8/10

What's a good rule when deciding who to share content with, or what you should post online?

Only share it with your siblings or best friends- you can trust them, so it's fine.

If you wouldn't show it or say it to your parent/guardian, don't share or say it.

Don't share anything, ever.

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If your teacher or parent or grandparent saw what you did online, what would they think of you? Have integrity online!

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Question 9/10

Which of the following is NOT true?

Digital footprints are harmful, and can never be helpful.

I should ask before posting something about a friend.

What I share can end up being shared to a larger audience without me knowing.

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Digital footprints can be both helpful AND harmful, depending on what yours says about you. Make sure to build a footprint you're proud of.

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Question 10/10

If a friend posts something with me or about me that I'm not comfortable with, what should I do?

Nothing- you don't want to mess up a friendship.

Ask them to remove it or report it- if they're a true friend, they'll understand.

Post something about them in return- that way you're even!

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