Digital Literacy Terms(Week 10)

Name:

Date:

1. Match the Term to the Definition

Draw a line from the number (term) to the letter (definition). Hint: Think about what each term means and how it relates to your online activities.

1. Digital Footprint

2. Privacy

3. Phishing

4. Cloud Storage

5. Password Hygiene

6. Digital Wellbeing

A. Keeping online accounts secure by using strong, unique passwords and updating them regularly.

B. The data trail you leave online — posts, browsing history and other activity.

C. Services that save files on the internet so you can access them from any device.

D. Unwanted messages or scams that try to trick you into giving personal information.

E. The right to control what personal information you share and who can see it.

F. Balancing device use with health, focus and mood to make safe choices about screen time.

2. Fill in the Blanks (use the words above)

Word bank: Digital Footprint, Privacy, Phishing, Cloud Storage, Password Hygiene, Digital Wellbeing

1. If you post a photo online, it becomes part of your _________________ and can be seen later. Hint: Consider what happens to your information when you share it online.

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2. To protect your accounts, practise good __________________ by using long, unique passphrases. Hint: Think about how you can keep your passwords safe and secure.

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3. When an email asks for your login details and looks suspicious, it may be an example of __________________. Hint: Remember to be cautious of messages that seem too good to be true.

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4. Saving homework in a shared drive so you can access it from any device is an example of _________________ Hint: Think about how technology helps you store and retrieve your work.

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3. Reflection

In 2–3 sentences, describe how understanding these digital literacy terms can help you make safer and healthier choices online. Hint: Reflect on how knowledge of these terms can influence your online behavior.