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E-safety quiz

The internet and mobile phones open up an exciting world for young people today, but with the benefits come some dangers and risks. Parents don’t want to stop their children using technology altogether, so what can they do to make sure their children are safe?

Do you know your spam from your spyware? As a parent there are things you need to know about keeping your kids safe online. Our e-safety quiz will help you find out whether you’re a techno-phobe or techno-tastic.

Start the quiz

1 Did you and your child find out about the privacy settings on Facebook, Club Penguin, Bebo and other social networking sites before signing up?


2 What percentage of people do you think lie about their age online?


3 Do you talk to your children about the dangers and risks of using the internet, and teach them how to be safe online?


4 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?


5 Where do you keep the computer in your house?


6 Have you set any parental controls on your computer to limit what your kids can see and do while they are online?



7 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?


8 Does your child understand that they should be very careful about what sort of personal details they share on the internet?


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