Ethical Technology Use Quiz

Grade 8 · Technology · Quiz

Test your understanding of responsible digital behavior, privacy, and online ethics.

Questions

1. What is a 'digital footprint'?

   1. A special type of computer virus
   2. The physical size of a digital device
   3. The trail of data left behind by your online activity
   4. A setting that hides your identity online
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   Answer: The trail of data left behind by your online activity

   A digital footprint is the record of your online activities — websites visited, posts made, purchases, and more — that can be tracked and stored.

2. Which of the following BEST describes an ethical digital citizen?

   1. Someone who uses the internet as much as possible
   2. Someone who never shares anything online
   3. Someone who treats others with respect and uses technology responsibly
   4. Someone who only uses government-approved websites
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   Answer: Someone who treats others with respect and uses technology responsibly

   Ethical digital citizenship means being respectful, honest, and responsible online, just as you would be in person.

3. Why is it important to read privacy policies before using an app?

   1. They contain instructions on how to use the app
   2. They explain what personal data the app collects and how it is used
   3. They list all the app's features
   4. They are required by school rules
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   Answer: They explain what personal data the app collects and how it is used

   Privacy policies disclose what data is collected, how it is stored, and who it is shared with — critical information for protecting your privacy.

4. What is intellectual property?

   1. Physical property owned by a technology company
   2. Creative works — like music, art, or writing — protected by law
   3. Software installed on school computers
   4. A type of online account
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   Answer: Creative works — like music, art, or writing — protected by law

   Intellectual property includes creative works such as music, art, writing, and software that are legally protected by copyright, patent, or trademark law.

5. A classmate copies a YouTube video and posts it on their own channel without permission. This is an example of:

   1. Good digital citizenship
   2. Fair use
   3. Copyright infringement
   4. Cyberbullying
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   Answer: Copyright infringement

   Reposting someone else's video without their permission violates copyright law — the creator holds rights to control how their content is distributed.

6. Social media algorithms primarily decide what content you see based on:

   1. The order content was posted, from newest to oldest
   2. Your location and time zone only
   3. What the platform predicts will keep you engaged the longest
   4. Randomly selected posts from all accounts you follow
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   Answer: What the platform predicts will keep you engaged the longest

   Social media platforms use algorithms tuned to maximize engagement and time on the platform, often amplifying content that triggers strong emotional reactions.

7. Cyberbullying can cause serious emotional harm even though it happens online.

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   Answer: True

   Research shows that cyberbullying causes significant psychological harm including anxiety, depression, and lowered self-esteem — the digital medium does not reduce the real-world impact.

8. Using someone else's creative work without permission or proper credit is known as copyright ______.

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   Answer: infringement

   Copyright infringement occurs when someone uses, copies, or distributes a protected work without the copyright holder's permission.

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