Class 5 Cyber Safety Questions with Answers

By Class 5, many children use phones, tablets or computers for school and games, so cyber safety is one of the most practical lessons of the year. It covers strong passwords, keeping personal information private, what to do when a stranger messages you, and being kind online.

What your child should know

• A strong password mixes capital and small letters, numbers and symbols.
• Never share your home address, school, phone number or passwords online.
• If something online feels wrong or scary, tell a trusted adult.
• Be kind online. Don't share or forward hurtful messages.

5 Cyber safety questions with answers

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Q1. What should you do if a stranger online asks for your home address?

A) Give it to them right away
B) Never share it and tell a trusted adult
C) Share only your street name
D) Ask them why they want it and then share it

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Answer: B) Never share it and tell a trusted adult

Personal information like a home address should never be shared with strangers online; always tell a trusted adult if asked.

Q2. Which information should you NEVER share publicly online?

A) Your favorite color
B) Your school timetable
C) Your home address
D) Your favorite subject

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Answer: C) Your home address

Your home address is personal information and should be kept private.

Q3. Before downloading a file from the Internet, what should you check?

A) Whether it is from a trusted source
B) Whether it has a colorful icon
C) Whether it is the largest file
D) Whether it opens quickly

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Answer: A) Whether it is from a trusted source

Download files only from trusted websites to reduce security risks.

Q4. Why is it important to think before posting something online?

A) Because posts online disappear immediately
B) Because anything posted online can be seen, shared, and may be hard to remove
C) Because it uses too much internet data
D) Because it slows down the computer

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Answer: B) Because anything posted online can be seen, shared, and may be hard to remove

Content posted online can be copied, shared widely, and is often difficult or impossible to completely remove, so it's important to think carefully before posting.

Q5. A friend asks for your gaming account password so they can 'help' you. What should you do?

A) Share the password
B) Share it only for one day
C) Politely refuse and keep your password private
D) Post the password in the game chat

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Answer: C) Politely refuse and keep your password private

Passwords should never be shared with friends because they protect your account.

How to practise cyber safety at home

• Agree on family rules for screens together, and write them down.
• Make a strong password together using a silly phrase.
• Talk through "what would you do if…?" situations calmly, before they happen.

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