Printable answer key
Internet Safety Basics for Kids
Use this answer key after players complete the quiz or when reviewing a printed worksheet.
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1. What should you do before sharing personal information online?
Correct answer: A. Ask a trusted adult
Explanation: Children should ask a trusted adult before sharing personal information online.
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2. Which is the safest password choice?
Correct answer: A. A long unique password
Explanation: Long, unique passwords are safer than common or personal passwords.
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3. What should you do if an online message makes you uncomfortable?
Correct answer: A. Tell a trusted adult
Explanation: Tell a trusted adult if something online feels uncomfortable or unsafe.
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4. Which information should stay private online?
Correct answer: A. Home address
Explanation: A home address is personal information and should stay private.
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5. What is kind online behavior?
Correct answer: A. Using respectful words
Explanation: Respectful words and actions help keep online spaces safer and kinder.
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6. What should you do before clicking a suspicious link?
Correct answer: A. Ask a trusted adult
Explanation: Suspicious links can be unsafe, so children should ask a trusted adult first.
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7. Why should you use a nickname in many games?
Correct answer: A. To avoid sharing real personal details
Explanation: Nicknames can help avoid sharing real personal details in public spaces.
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8. What should you do if someone asks for your password?
Correct answer: A. Do not share it
Explanation: Passwords should not be shared with other people.
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9. Which is a safe response to cyberbullying?
Correct answer: A. Save evidence and tell a trusted adult
Explanation: Saving evidence and telling a trusted adult can help address cyberbullying safely.
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10. Why should apps and games have privacy settings checked?
Correct answer: A. To control what information is shared
Explanation: Privacy settings help control what information is visible or shared.