Cambridge IGCSE · Information and Communication Technology (0417)

eSafety: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on eSafety.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which piece of information is considered personal data that should be kept confidential when using social media to ensure eSafety?

Question 2

1 mark

Which of the following scenarios represents a potential grooming threat in an online environment?

Question 3

1 mark

What is the main eSafety risk associated with accepting a direct file transfer from a stranger while playing an online game?

Question 4

1 mark

According to standard data protection principles, which rule applies to the accuracy and currency of stored personal data?

Question 5

1 mark

What should a student do immediately if they receive an inappropriate or threatening message in an online chat room?

Question 6

2 marks

State two actions a user should take if they receive a friend request from an unknown person on a social media platform to ensure their eSafety.

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Question 7

2 marks

Explain why it is important to keep personal data, such as a photograph in school uniform, confidential when using social media.

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Question 8

3 marks

A student uploads a photograph of themselves wearing their school uniform to a social media platform.
(a) Explain why this specific type of personal data should be kept confidential.
(b) State two potential risks associated with the inappropriate disclosure of personal identifiable data on the internet.

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