Multiple Choice Questions on Digital Footprint: Grade 7 CS Web Basics

📚 Quick Study Guide: Digital Footprint Basics

• 👣 A digital footprint is the trail of data you leave behind when you use the internet.
• 🌐 This data can be active (intentionally shared, like posts or emails) or passive (unintentionally collected, like browsing history or IP addresses).
• 🛡️ Everything you do online – searching, liking, sharing, visiting websites – contributes to your digital footprint.
• 🔒 A positive digital footprint can help with future opportunities (e.g., college, jobs), while a negative one can cause problems.
• 🌍 It's permanent! Once something is online, it's very difficult to remove completely. Think before you post!
• ⚙️ Ways to manage your digital footprint include using strong privacy settings, thinking critically before sharing, and regularly reviewing your online presence.
• 🔑 Always be mindful of the information you share and the websites you visit to protect your online identity.

📝 Practice Quiz: Digital Footprint

1. What is a digital footprint?

• A) The mark your shoe leaves on a computer screen.
• B) The trail of data you leave behind when you use the internet.
• C) The number of steps you take while holding a digital device.
• D) A virtual map of your home address.

2. Which of the following is an example of an ACTIVE digital footprint?

• A) Your browsing history being tracked by a website.
• B) An online store collecting your IP address.
• C) Posting a photo on social media.
• D) A website using cookies to remember your preferences.

3. Which of the following is an example of a PASSIVE digital footprint?

• A) Sending an email to a friend.
• B) Filling out an online form.
• C) Your location data being collected by an app without your direct input.
• D) Writing a comment on a blog post.

4. Why is it important to manage your digital footprint?

• A) To make sure your internet connection is fast.
• B) To ensure you don't run out of storage space on your device.
• C) To protect your online reputation and privacy.
• D) To help search engines find you easily.

5. True or False: Once something is posted online, it can be very difficult to remove completely.

• A) True
• B) False
• C) Sometimes, it depends on the website.
• D) Only if it's a video.

6. Which action would NOT typically contribute to your digital footprint?

• A) Downloading a new game.
• B) Searching for information on Google.
• C) Reading a physical book.
• D) Sending a text message.

7. What is a good practice for maintaining a positive digital footprint?

• A) Sharing everything you find online with everyone.
• B) Using the same password for all your accounts.
• C) Thinking carefully before posting personal information or photos.
• D) Accepting all cookie requests without reading them.