Internet Safety - Quiz | The Safeguard Hub

Name: _________________________________

Date: _________________

Score: _____ / 10

1 What is a "digital footprint"?

A A type of computer virus

B The trail of information you leave behind when using the internet

C A photo of your feet posted online

D The marks your fingers leave on a touchscreen

2 Which of these is the SAFEST password?

A password123

B Your date of birth

C PurpleTiger7Banana!

D Your pet's name

3 Someone you only know online wants to meet you in person. What should you do?

A Meet them at your house so you feel safe

B Never meet them and tell a trusted adult

C Meet them in a public place alone

D Ask them to video call first, then decide

4 What information should you NEVER share with someone you've only met online?

A Your favourite colour

B Your home address and school name

C Your favourite music

D What games you like to play

5 You receive a message saying you've won a prize and need to click a link. What should you do?

A Click the link quickly before the prize expires

B Delete it without clicking - it's probably a scam

C Reply asking for more information

D Share it with friends so they can win too

6 Which organisation should you contact to report online abuse in the UK?

A CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection)

B The local newspaper

C The social media company only

D No one - keep it to yourself

7 What should your social media privacy settings be set to?

A Public - so you can get more followers

B Private - so only people you approve can see your posts

C It doesn't matter

D Whatever the default setting is

8 Someone in an online game keeps asking personal questions and wants photos of you. This is:

A Normal - people want to get to know you

B A warning sign of grooming behaviour

C Fine if they seem friendly

D Only a problem if they seem mean

9 The best approach to staying safe online is:

A Never use the internet

B Think before you post, protect your privacy, and tell a trusted adult if worried

C Only use social media secretly without your parents knowing

D Trust everyone you meet online because they're probably nice

10 If you see something online that upsets or worries you, you should:

A Keep it to yourself so you don't worry anyone

B Tell a trusted adult straight away - you won't get in trouble

C Share it on social media to warn others

D Wait a few weeks to see if it happens again

How did you do?

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📋 Answer Key (Teacher Copy)

Q1. B - The trail of information you leave behind when using the internet

Digital footprint includes all online activity - posts, searches, purchases, and more.

Q2. C - PurpleTiger7Banana!

Three random words with numbers and symbols creates a strong, memorable password.

Q3. B - Never meet them and tell a trusted adult

You should never arrange to meet someone you only know online. Always tell an adult.

Q4. B - Your home address and school name

Personal identifying information should never be shared with strangers online.

Q5. B - Delete it without clicking - it's probably a scam

Unsolicited prize messages are almost always phishing scams designed to steal information.

Q6. A - CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection)

CEOP is the UK's official agency for reporting online child abuse at ceop.police.uk

Q7. B - Private - so only people you approve can see your posts

Private accounts give you control over who sees your content and can contact you.

Q8. B - A warning sign of grooming behaviour

Asking for personal information and photos are classic signs of online grooming.

Q9. B - Think before you post, protect your privacy, and tell a trusted adult if worried

A balanced approach of awareness and communication keeps you safe while online.

Q10. B - Tell a trusted adult straight away - you won't get in trouble

Adults are there to help. Reporting concerns early can prevent harm.

📝 Internet Safety Quiz

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📋 Answer Key (Teacher Copy)