ONLINE SAFETY BASICS
If you see something online that makes you uncomfortable, what should you do?
Tell a trusted adult right away.
What’s a “stranger” online?
Anyone you don’t know in real life.
Should you ever tell a friend your password?
No, never share passwords.
What is cyberbullying?
Being mean or hurtful to someone online or with technology.
You get a friend request from someone you don’t know. What would you do?
Don’t accept; tell a trusted adult.
What should you never share online without a parent’s permission?
Personal information like your name, address, school, or phone number.
Should you send pictures to someone you met online?
No, never.
What makes a password strong?
Using a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
What should you do if someone is being cyberbullied?
Tell a trusted adult; don’t join in.
You see a classmate posting mean comments about someone online. What would you do?
Tell an adult; don’t join in; support the person being bullied.
Why is it important to log out of websites when you're done?
To keep your account and information safe.
Someone online asks where you live. What should you do?
Don’t tell them and tell an adult.
Why is it important to change your password sometimes?
To help keep your account safe.
Why shouldn’t you respond to mean messages online?
It can make things worse; block and tell an adult instead.
You accidentally clicked a link and now a weird page is on your screen. What would you do?
Close the page and tell an adult; don’t click anything else.
What should you check before clicking a link?
Make sure it’s from someone you know and trust.
Is it okay to add people you don’t know to your friend list?
No, only add people you know in real life.
Where should you write down your password?
Somewhere safe or with a parent, not on your computer or online.
Can cyberbullying be against the law?
Yes, in many places it can be illegal.
A stranger online offers you a prize if you tell them your name and address. What would you do?
Don’t reply; tell an adult.
What is one reason you should never meet an online friend in person without an adult?
They might not be who they say they are; it could be dangerous.
Someone sends you a mean message. What’s the first thing you should do?
Don’t reply; tell an adult or block them.
What does “private” mean when it comes to information online?
Information that should only be shared with trusted people, not posted publicly.
Someone keeps sending you mean texts. What’s something you can do?
Block them and save the messages to show an adult.
Someone you know online keeps asking for pictures of you, even though you said no. What would you do?
Block them and tell an adult immediately.