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Cyber Safety Essentials

A Grade 9 worksheet covering essential cyber safety practices, identifying online risks, and promoting responsible digital citizenship.

Grade 9 Social studies Social SkillsCyber Safety
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Multiple ChoiceTrue / FalseFill in the BlanksShort AnswerWord Bank

Standards

D2.Civ.8.9-12D2.His.1.9-12

Topics

cyber safetydigital citizenshiponline risksinternet safetysocial media
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Cyber Safety Essentials

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of cyber safety and responsible online behavior.

1. Which of the following is the strongest password?

a

password123

b

MyBirthday2005

c

P@$$w0rd!

d

12345678

2. What is 'phishing'?

a

A type of online game

b

Sending spam emails

c

Attempting to acquire sensitive information by masquerading as a trustworthy entity

d

Blocking unwanted pop-up ads

3. It is safe to share your full home address with online friends if you trust them.

T

True

F

False

4. Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts.

T

True

F

False

5.   is the act of harassing, intimidating, or bullying someone online.

6. Before posting anything online, you should consider if it is  ,  , and  .

7. List two potential dangers of oversharing personal information on social media.

8. Explain why it is important to be critical of information you find online.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

Privacy Settings
Digital Footprint
Scam
Strong Password

9. Your   is all the data you leave behind from your online activities.

10. Regularly checking and updating your   on social media can help protect your personal information.