📝 Internet Safety Quiz

Test Your Knowledge — KS2 (Ages 7-11)

Name: _________________________________
Date: _________________
Score: _____ / 10
1 Which of these is personal information you should never share online?
A Your favourite colour
B Your home address
C Your favourite film
D Your star sign
2 Can you always tell who someone really is from their profile online?
A Yes — they have to use their real name
B No — people can pretend to be someone else
C Yes — you can see their photo
D Only if they have a tick next to their name
3 What is a 'digital footprint'?
A A type of app
B The trace that your online activity leaves behind
C A kind of virus
D A password
4 If an online 'friend' you've never met asks for a photo of you, you should:
A Send it — they seem nice
B Send it but don't show your face
C Say no and tell a trusted adult
D Ask them to send one first
5 If something online upsets you, you should:
A Keep it secret
B Delete it and forget about it
C Tell a trusted adult
D Handle it yourself
6 Is it possible to completely delete something you've posted online?
A Yes, always
B Usually, with the right app
C Not always — copies may still exist elsewhere
D Yes, as long as you act quickly
7 Your school name is:
A Fine to share online
B Something that should be kept private
C Only private if paired with your address
D Always public information
8 Is it illegal for an adult to pretend to be a child online to make friends with real children?
A No
B Only if they meet in person
C Yes
D Only if money is involved
9 What should you do if you get a message from someone you don't know?
A Reply politely
B Don't reply, and tell a trusted adult
C Block them and say nothing to anyone
D Ask a friend for advice
10 CEOP is:
A A gaming platform
B A charity that helps children report online abuse to police
C A type of parental control software
D An internet safety app

How did you do?

8-10: Excellent! 🌟

5-7: Good work — review the areas you missed 👍

0-4: Keep learning — talk to your teacher 📚

📋 Answer Key (Teacher Copy)

Q1. B — Your home address
Q2. B — No — people can pretend to be someone else
Q3. B — The trace that your online activity leaves behind
Q4. C — Say no and tell a trusted adult
Q5. C — Tell a trusted adult
Q6. C — Not always — copies may still exist elsewhere
Q7. B — Something that should be kept private
Q8. C — Yes
Q9. B — Don't reply, and tell a trusted adult
Q10. B — A charity that helps children report online abuse to police

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