HOW SMART ARE YOU ONLINE?

Being "smart" online means being able to protect yourself from online attackers or online risks. Many netizens think that online safety is not a big deal! Well, it is!

PCMEC Manila came up with a quiz to test how how smart are you online.

Take the test now!

Directions: Read each statement below. Write A if you agree with the statement and D if you disagree with the statement.

1. When online I should give out information such as full name, address, or telephone number and general information like the location of my school.

2. If I receive rude/nasty messages from another person online, I should respond to the messages and tell the person not to send messages.

3. It is okay to post a personal e-mail address online for everyone to see.

4. Flattery or a compliment is one of the tactics of an Internet predator to win my trust.

5. If a child or adult is surfing the web anonymously, it is possible to determine his or her real identity.

6. It is okay to open unsolicited e-mails.

7. It is okay to visit pornographic site and no one will find out about it.

8. The Internet filters are totally reliable tools in protecting children and teens online.

9. I leave a trail or "footprint" on every website that I visit.

10. If a pornographic or any obscene image pops up on my screen, I should turn the computer off rather than exit.
How did you fair in the quiz? Find out the correct answer.

Answers: 1.D 2. D 3.D 4.A 5.D 6.D 7.D 8.D 9.A 10.A

If you answered any of these questions incorrectly then you are not AS SMART ONLINE AS YOU THINK!