Why is it important to think before posting online because of digital footprint?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Online activities can leave a record
A digital footprint is the trace created by online actions such as posts, comments, searches, photographs, and shared files. Even after deletion, others may have copied, saved, or captured the content, and it may affect privacy or reputation later. Thinking before posting helps the user avoid harmful, embarrassing, or unsafe material. The other choices are not the meaning of a digital footprint.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Online activities can leave a record
Why is this the correct answer?
A digital footprint is the trace created by online actions such as posts, comments, searches, photographs, and shared files. Even after deletion, others may have copied, saved, or captured the content, and it may affect privacy or reputation later. Thinking before posting helps the user avoid harmful, embarrassing, or unsafe material. The other choices are not the meaning of a digital footprint.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Information Technology question. Chapter: Maintain Healthy Safe and Secure Working Environment. Topic: Health Safety and Security at Workplace.
