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Practice Test: Staying Safe Online

A 100-mark paper covering "Staying Safe Online" — 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.Which of these should you keep private online?Basic2 pts

A. Your favourite colour

B. A book you enjoyed

C. Your home address

D. A drawing you made

2.Which of these makes the strongest password?Basic2 pts

A. password123

B. Tiger7-Cloud-Piano!

C. Your birthday

D. Your pet's name only

3.Who should you share your passwords with?Basic2 pts

A. A close online friend

B. Anyone who asks nicely

C. Everyone in a group chat

D. Nobody — except a trusted adult if needed

4.If someone you've only met online asks to meet up in person, you should...Basic2 pts

A. Say no and tell a trusted adult

B. Agree if they seem friendly

C. Meet them but bring a friend

D. Ask them for their address first

5.What is the best first step if you see cyberbullying happening?Basic2 pts

A. Join in to fit in

B. Ignore it completely

C. Save evidence and tell a trusted adult

D. Message the bully back angrily

6.What is "phishing"?Basic2 pts

A. A type of computer game

B. A fake message trying to trick you into clicking or sharing info

C. A way to make your password stronger

D. A setting that blocks strangers

7.Where should you download apps and games from?Basic2 pts

A. Any pop-up link

B. A link a stranger sent you

C. An email attachment

D. Official, adult-approved app stores

8.What is a "digital footprint"?Basic2 pts

A. The trail everything you post or share leaves online

B. A type of computer virus

C. A password rule

D. A game controller setting

9.Which privacy habit is safest?Basic2 pts

A. Accepting every follow request

B. Only connecting with people you actually know

C. Sharing your live location publicly

D. Making your profile fully public

10.If something online makes you feel worried or uncomfortable, you should...Basic2 pts

A. Keep it to yourself

B. Delete it and forget about it

C. Tell a trusted adult right away

D. Reply and ask them to stop

11.Which of these is a classic phishing signal?Basic2 pts

A. A calm, unhurried message

B. "Act now or lose your account!"

C. A message from someone you know well

D. A school newsletter

12.What is "impersonation" in a scam message?Basic2 pts

A. Pretending to be a friend or company to trick you

B. Making a password stronger

C. Turning off location sharing

D. Reviewing privacy settings

13.What can harmful software (malware) do to a device?Basic2 pts

A. Make it charge faster

B. Improve its battery life

C. Damage it or steal information without you realising

D. Automatically strengthen your password

14.A trusted adult is best described as...Basic2 pts

A. Anyone you meet online

B. A parent, guardian, or teacher you can go to with any online worry

C. Anyone who follows you on social media

D. A stranger in a group chat

15.What should you do before posting something online?Basic2 pts

A. Post immediately without thinking

B. Nothing, it doesn't matter

C. Share your password too

D. Think about who might see it, now or in future

Section B — True / False

20 marks

10 questions · 2 marks each.

16.It's fine to share your home address publicly online.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

17.Someone you've only ever spoken to online is still considered a stranger.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

18.You should never share your password, even with close friends.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

19.It's safe to meet up alone with someone you only know from online chats.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

20.Cyberbullying should always be handled alone, without telling anyone.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

21.Phishing messages often create urgency to stop you from thinking carefully.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

22.It's safe to download apps from any pop-up link that appears.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

23.Something you post online can still be seen even after you delete it, if others already saved it.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

24.Privacy settings let you control who can see your profile and message you.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

25.If something online feels wrong, you should keep it entirely to yourself.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

Section C — Fill in the Blank

20 marks

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

26.Personal information you should keep private includes your home address, full name, and your ______.Intermediate2 pts

27.A strong password should mix letters, numbers, and ______.Intermediate2 pts

28.Someone you've only ever spoken to through a screen is still called a ______.Intermediate2 pts

29.Using messages, comments, or posts to be deliberately unkind to someone online is called ______.Intermediate2 pts

30.A fake message trying to trick you into clicking a link or sharing information is called ______.Intermediate2 pts

31.Harmful software that can damage a device or steal information is called ______.Intermediate2 pts

32.The trail everything you post or share online leaves behind is called your digital ______.Intermediate2 pts

33.A ______ adult is someone you can go to with any online question or worry.Intermediate2 pts

34.Reviewing your ______ settings lets you control who can see your profile.Intermediate2 pts

35.If a message ever makes you feel uncomfortable, you should tell a trusted ______.Intermediate2 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 definition.Advanced10 pts

Column A

Phishing

Cyberbullying

Digital Footprint

Privacy Settings

Trusted Adult

Column B

Using messages or posts to be deliberately unkind online

The trail everything you post leaves online

Controls who can see your profile and message you

Someone you can go to with any online worry, without fear

A fake message trying to trick you into clicking or sharing info

Section E — Short Answer

20 marks

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

41.Explain why you should never meet up in person with someone you only know from online.Advanced4 pts

42.What should you do first if you notice cyberbullying happening to you or someone else?Advanced4 pts

43.Give one warning sign that a message might be a phishing scam.Advanced4 pts

44.Why is it risky to download apps or games from random pop-up links?Advanced4 pts

45.What test can you use before posting something, to decide whether it's wise to share?Advanced4 pts

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