Internet Safety
Do not chat with them AT ALL, and leave the chat window right away.
Strangers
What does it mean when you type in ALL CAPS LIKE THIS?
It means you are screaming if you do THIS while texting, writing an email or in a chat room
What should you do if someone you don't know tries to chat with you?
Do not chat with them AT ALL, and leave the chat window right away.
What should you do to keep people from hacking into your account?
You should have a good password and never share it with anyone to prevent this.
To prevent this we wait for the light to blink before placing our laptops in their cases.
Overheating
How do you prevent a stranger from knowing who you are online?
You don't put your name along with a picture of yourself online.
Can you start an email without a subject line?
No, it is considered to be rude.
What can you do if someone writes something that makes you feel uncomfortable while chatting?
Ask them to stop or block them if they don't respect your wishes.
How do you create a strong password?
Make it difficult and at least more than 8 characters, with mixed symbols and numbers.
You go see this person in school if you are having trouble with your computer.
Mr Syed
What do you do if you get an email from someone you don't know?
Don't open it if you don't know the sender.
What is message board comments?
These should always add value or further a discussion.
What can you do if someone is harassing you through email or in a chat room?
Ask an adult you trust for help.
If you get caught stealing music (by copying it or downloading it illegally), fines range between $2000 and $10,000. What is it protected by?
Copyright
You should ALWAYS move AWAY from your laptop if you want to do this.
Eat or drink
What should never be posted online, or in a chat room?
Full name , address, phone number or photo of yourself.
What is a Flame War?
When posts in a message board, or chat rooms resort to personal attacks it is called this.
Why do we change our chat status to invisible?
You can do this if you'd like to get some work done, and don't want others to interrupt you by requesting to chat with you.
You should do this if you want to use information you found online that someone else created.
Cite your sources
When using a cleaning spray, you should always use this item and not spray the computer directly.
A cleaning cloth
What do you do if you accidentally open an inappropriate web site?
You should close the program, exit out of the browser right away, and tell an adult what happened immediately.
What is the name for something that you regret posting online that a future boss or college can see?
Digital Tattoo
What types of communication are acceptable to post online or in a chat room?
Any information that is informative that does not cause harm to someone else.
Trying to access information you're not allowed to see or trying to work around the safety filters set up here at school is called this.
Hacking
You can use this if you don't know how to do something or want to learn more about something on the laptop.
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