Digital Footprint Quiz - CBSE Class 7 ICT

Free practice quiz: Digital Footprint (CBSE Class 7 ICT). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

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1. What is a digital footprint?

   1. The amount of data you store in your computer
   2. The trail of data you leave online
   3. The total size of your hard drive
   4. The number of files on your computer
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   Answer: B. The trail of data you leave online

   A digital footprint refers to the trail of data you leave behind when you use the internet, including websites visited, emails sent, and information submitted online.

2. What is one way to improve your digital footprint?

   1. Never engage in online activities
   2. Participate positively in online communities
   3. Limit your online presence completely
   4. Only use the internet for casual browsing
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   Answer: B. Participate positively in online communities

   Engaging positively in online communities contributes to a better digital footprint by showcasing your skills and interests.

3. What could be a long-term effect of a poor digital footprint?

   1. Increased online privacy
   2. Decreased online reputation
   3. Greater opportunities for jobs
   4. Improved personal branding
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   Answer: B. Decreased online reputation

   A poor digital footprint can lead to a decreased reputation online, impacting personal and professional opportunities.

4. What does the term 'anonymity' mean in the context of digital footprints?

   1. Having a false identity
   2. Remaining unknown online
   3. Being well-known online
   4. None of the above
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   Answer: B. Remaining unknown online

   Anonymity refers to the state of being unidentifiable or unknown in the online realm, which can sometimes relate to how you manage your digital footprint.

5. Why is it important to read privacy policies?

   1. To waste time
   2. To understand how your data is used
   3. To ignore all rules
   4. To find hidden treasures
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   Answer: B. To understand how your data is used

   Reading privacy policies is crucial to understand how your personal data will be collected, used, and shared by the service provider.

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