Online Searching
How can you get the most accurate results when searching online?
Use keywords and make your question specific to get the best results
What is a Blog?
A website where people post things that happen in their lives like pictures, stories, and events.
What is sexting?
Sharing inappropriate pictures online could end up in a lot of people seeing it.
What are 3 types of viruses?
Spyware, Worms, Trojans
How long should a “safe” password be?
Between 12-15 characters however if it is shorter it can still be safe.
Why is it important to use Quotation marks when searching?
In order to keep the main parts of the search together.
What is an educational website?
A website usually used for schools or teaching to educate you on a subject or multitude of topics.
What are the steps to get help with a cyberbully?
Stop, Block, and tell. Stop talking to the person, block and cease all contact with the person, and tell a trusted adult.
What was the first virus?
The Creeper Virus
True or False: You should have different passwords for every account
True
How can you make sure your search includes a specific topic that you want to look for?
What is a charity website?
Just like a business website however they do not get you to buy things rather than get you to donate to a cause.
What is cyberbullying?
Any sort of bullying done through technology.
What is 1 way you can avoid getting a virus?
Avoid clicking on scam emails or websites that aren’t private or secure.
What are ways to keep your password “safe?”
Your password should be made up of different letters, numbers, and symbols, use different passwords for every account you care about, never share your password with anyone.
What should you look for when finding the right website to use?
Check that the connection is private and that the website includes and is about your topic.
What is an example of an educational website?
True or False; Posting personal things online is harmless and can’t have any repercussions.
False, you may not have immediate repercussions, but they will come back to haunt you later in life.
What is a virus?
A file written with the sole intention of doing harm.
True or False: If my password is only 10 characters there is no way it will be safe.
False, a password can still be safe even if it is less than 12 characters.
What is a Boolean search?
A search to get the most accurate results using AND, OR, and NOT.
What is a business website?
A website for a company that advertises their company and what they do. Usually advertises what they sell and tries to get you to buy their product or service.
What is an online predator?
Somebody who preys on anyone vulnerable. Usually, somebody poses to be somebody else to gain your trust.
What can viruses cause?
They can make your computer slow, delete files or information, or copy and steal your information
Why is it important to have a good password?
So it is harder and less likely for a hacker to get into your account.