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Practice Test: Digital Footprint & Online Privacy

A 100-mark paper covering "Digital Footprint & Online Privacy: What Gets Tracked, and Why It Matters" — multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, column matching, and short answer, all auto-graded instantly.

EDUSAMBAM Editorial Team · 45 questions · 100 marks · Instant self-assessment

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Section	Questions	Marks Each	Total
A — Multiple Choice	15	2	30
B — True / False	10	2	20
C — Fill in the Blank	10	2	20
D — Column Matching	5 pairs	2	10
E — Short Answer	5	4	20
Total	45	—	100

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Section A — Multiple Choice

30 marks

15 questions · 2 marks each.

1.A digital footprint refers to:Basic2 pts

A. The trail of data you leave behind through online activity

B. A physical footprint on a screen

C. A type of computer virus

D. A printed document

2.An "active" digital footprint is created when you:Basic2 pts

A. Deliberately share information, like posting on social media

B. Do nothing online at all

C. Turn off your computer

D. Delete your internet history

3.A "passive" digital footprint is created when:Basic2 pts

A. Data is collected about you without your direct action, like browsing tracking

B. You intentionally post a public comment

C. You send an email to a friend

D. You upload a photo on purpose

4.Cookies, in a web browsing context, are:Basic2 pts

A. Small files websites use to remember information about your visit

B. A type of baked snack

C. A type of computer virus

D. A physical storage device

5.Websites and apps may track information such as:Basic2 pts

A. Browsing history and location data

B. Your favorite color only

C. Nothing at all

D. Only your name printed on paper

6.Online privacy refers to:Basic2 pts

A. Controlling how your personal information is collected, used, and shared online

B. Never using the internet at all

C. Sharing all your information publicly with everyone

D. A type of computer hardware

7.Adjusting your privacy settings on social media can help:Basic2 pts

A. Control who can see your posts and personal information

B. Delete the entire internet

C. Guarantee you'll never be tracked at all

D. Disconnect your device from electricity

8.Once information is posted online, it can be difficult to:Basic2 pts

A. Completely remove or erase, since it may be copied or archived

B. Ever view again

C. Be seen by anyone

D. Be stored anywhere

9.A strong password helps protect your online accounts by:Basic2 pts

A. Making it harder for others to guess or access your account

B. Making your account easier to hack

C. Sharing your account with everyone

D. Deleting your account automatically

10.Being cautious about sharing personal information online can help protect you from:Basic2 pts

A. Identity theft and privacy risks

B. Improving your internet speed

C. Making your device faster

D. Increasing your storage space

11.Location tracking on apps can reveal:Basic2 pts

A. Where you have physically been at certain times

B. Your favorite food

C. Your childhood memories

D. Your handwriting style

12.Reviewing app permissions can help you:Basic2 pts

A. Understand what data an app is allowed to access

B. Delete the app instantly with no choice

C. Guarantee complete anonymity online always

D. Disconnect your phone from all networks

13.A digital footprint can affect a person's reputation because:Basic2 pts

A. Others, like employers, may view what has been posted online

B. It has no visibility to anyone

C. It automatically disappears after one day

D. It only exists on paper

14.Which of these is a good online privacy habit?Basic2 pts

A. Regularly reviewing privacy settings on accounts

B. Sharing passwords publicly

C. Posting your home address publicly

D. Ignoring all privacy settings

15.Understanding your digital footprint is important because it helps you:Basic2 pts

A. Make more informed choices about what you share online

B. Avoid using the internet altogether

C. Guarantee no one can ever see your data

D. Eliminate the need for passwords

Section B — True / False

20 marks

10 questions · 2 marks each.

16.A digital footprint is the trail of data you leave behind through online activity.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

17.An active digital footprint is created only without your knowledge or action.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

18.A passive digital footprint can be created through tracking without your direct action.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

19.Cookies are small files websites use to remember information about your visit.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

20.Websites and apps can track information like browsing history and location.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

21.Online privacy means having no control at all over your personal information.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

22.Adjusting privacy settings can help control who sees your posts and information.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

23.Once posted, information online is always instantly and completely erasable.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

24.A strong password helps protect your online accounts from unauthorized access.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

25.Reviewing app permissions can help you understand what data an app can access.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

Section C — Fill in the Blank

20 marks

10 questions · 2 marks each. Type the missing word or term.

26.The trail of data you leave behind through online activity is called a digital ______.Intermediate2 pts

27.Deliberately sharing information, like posting on social media, creates an ______ digital footprint.Intermediate2 pts

28.Data collected about you without your direct action creates a ______ digital footprint.Intermediate2 pts

29.Small files websites use to remember information about your visit are called ______.Intermediate2 pts

30.Controlling how your personal information is collected, used, and shared online is called online ______.Intermediate2 pts

31.Adjusting your ______ settings can help control who sees your posts and information.Advanced2 pts

32.A ______ password makes it harder for others to guess or access your account.Advanced2 pts

33.Once posted, online information can be difficult to remove because it may be ______ or archived.Advanced2 pts

34.Reviewing app ______ can help you understand what data an app is allowed to access.Advanced2 pts

35.A person's digital footprint can affect their ______, since others may view what has been posted.Advanced2 pts

Section D — Column Matching

10 marks

Use the ▲ ▼ buttons to reorder Column B until each row lines up with the correct term in Column A. 2 marks per correct pair.

36–40.Match each term to its correct definition.Advanced10 pts

Column A

Digital Footprint

Active Footprint

Passive Footprint

Online Privacy

Column B

Data collected about you without your direct action

Small files websites use to remember visit information

Control over how personal information is collected and shared online

The trail of data left behind through online activity

Data created by deliberately sharing information online

Section E — Short Answer

20 marks

5 questions · 4 marks each. Answer in one or two sentences.

41.Explain the difference between an active and a passive digital footprint.Advanced4 pts

42.What are cookies, and what do they do?Advanced4 pts

43.Why can it be difficult to completely remove information once it's posted online?Advanced4 pts

44.Give one way someone can protect their online privacy.Advanced4 pts

45.Why is it important to be mindful of your digital footprint?Advanced4 pts

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