E-Safety Quiz
Keeping safe online!
A guide for parents &
children
Keeping Safe online
 How
safe are your children when they are
online at home?
 Try this quiz and see how you do!
Did you and your child find out about the
privacy settings on Facebook, Club Penguin,
Bebo and other social networking sites before
signing up?
a)
Yes — I made sure the privacy settings are
set so that no one has access to my child's
page except 'friends'
b)
No — I have heard of 'privacy settings' but I
didn't look into it when my child was setting
up their account
c)
What is a 'social networking' site?
Click to see answer…….
 If
you chose (a) – well done; its important
to always make sure that wherever your
child is, you know its safe for them to
explore the site.
 If you chose (b) or (c) your child may not
be safe on the Internet.
Do you talk to your children about the dangers
and risks of using the internet, and teach them
how to be safe online?
a) Yes — I make sure my children understand
that the internet is a fun place to play but
that they need to look out for dangers too
b)
My children are already pretty clued up
about computers — in fact they probably
know more than me. I don't think I need to
speak to them about it
What dangers and risks?
Click to see answer…….
c)
 Again,
(a) is the right choice – as their
parents/guardians, you have an
important role to play in their online safety
by making sure that they are aware of the
dangers around them.
Do you have anti-virus software and a firewall
installed in your computer at home, to stop
other web users accessing your computer while
you are online?
a) The last time I came across a firewall was at
the circus
b) Yes — I know certain websites, such as
online gaming and music downloads, can
make my PC particularly vulnerable to
attack so I've installed antivirus software and
a good firewall to stop hackers from taking
control of my PC
c) No — I know I should but the chances of
someone trying to get into my computer are
pretty slim
Click to see answer…….
 This
time, the best answer is (b) – you
need to protect your PC so that your
children can be safe when online, but you
don’t always need to pay for the software
as you can get free versions from the
internet – just make sure that it’s a site you
know or trust or comes recommended
Where do you keep the computer in your
house?
My children have a computer in their
bedroom — they like privacy when they
go online
b) In our main living area — I like to keep an
eye on the websites my child is visiting
c) Away from the main living area – the
computer takes up lots of room and I like
to keep it out of the way
Click to see answer…….
a)
 This
time, the best answer is (b) – if you
can see your child, you can see what
they are doing – if they are out of sight,
how can you be sure that they are safe?
Have you set any parental controls on your
computer to limit what your kids can see
and do while they are online?
No — I don't think we need parental
controls on the computer. My children
are sensible and wouldn't access
websites that they shouldn't
b) Yes — I know that children can come
across harmful websites and material
accidentally
c) What are parental controls?
Click to see answer…….
a)
 This
time, the best answer is (b) – if you
can see your child, you can see what
they are doing – if they are out of sight,
how can you be sure that they are safe?
Are you and your child aware of the threat
of 'phishing' - when fraudsters may try and
fool you into revealing personal information
for criminal gain?
Yes — I am always suspicious of emails
from people I don't know or pop-ups
that ask for personal information
b) Phishing? Is that a spelling mistake?
c) I know phishing is a danger online but I'm
not sure how to prevent it
Click to see answer…….
a)
 This
time, the best answer is (a) – phishing
is just a way of getting your details so that
the other people can obtain money from
you be deception – never give out any
personal details by email
Does your child understand that they should be
very careful about what sort of personal details
they share on the internet?
What's wrong with giving out personal
details? I want my child to make friends
b) My child probably knows that they shouldn't
give out personal information but I've never
talked about it with them
c) Yes — I've had a conversation with my child
about the dangers of giving out personal
information online, and they are very careful
not to do so
Click to see answer…….
a)
 This
time, it’s (c) – remember that things
might not be what they seem on the
Internet; it is very easy to claim to be a
friend of the same age but in reality that
child could be an adult
How did you do?
 Remember
that this test was to raise the
issue of Online safety and hopefully
remind you of some important points
about the Internet – it can be safe for you
and your children but they need your
help and guidance to stay safe.