Stay Yourself, Even Online

End-of-lesson check

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1. Why does being honest about your age matter when using AI apps?

   1. Older users get faster responses from AI
   2. Apps designed for your age give you more appropriate responses
   3. Lying about your age makes apps work better for you
   4. AI companies only care about your age for billing

2. What problem does pretending to be someone different online create for trusted adults?

   1. They might give you more screen time than you should have
   2. It becomes harder for them to notice if something goes wrong and help protect you
   3. They won't be able to help you with homework
   4. They might block your internet access

3. A kid pretends to be a teenager online so they can use an AI app with fewer restrictions. What's one problem with this?

   1. The AI will respond too slowly
   2. They won't be able to log out
   3. They might get content that isn't appropriate for their actual age
   4. Their parents will receive a fine

4. What does it mean for your 'online activity to match what your family knows about you'?

   1. Your family approves every single message you send
   2. Your family has all your passwords
   3. You're being the same person online as you are in real life — no secrets or fake identities
   4. Your family watches your screen at all times

5. Why is being your genuine self online considered safer?

   1. Fake identities are tracked by the government
   2. Your real identity is protected by law
   3. Your online activity matches what trusted adults know, so they can spot problems
   4. Real names get better customer service

6. What's the main message of 'you are the right age to use technology'?

   1. Kids should only use educational apps
   2. You don't need to pretend to be older — being your actual age is enough
   3. You need to be at least 13 to use any technology
   4. Technology for adults is always better than technology for kids

7. Which of these is NOT a reason to be honest about your age when using AI?

   1. Age-appropriate apps are designed to give you better-matched responses
   2. Trusted adults can protect you better when they know who you really are online
   3. You'll be able to use more apps if you're honest
   4. Your online activity matches what your family knows about you

8. Someone online tells you it's fun to make up a fake persona — a different name, age, and location. Why might this be a problem?

   1. Usernames have to be real names by law
   2. Fake personas could make it harder for trusted adults to recognize and help you if something goes wrong
   3. AI can always detect fake personas and will block you
   4. Games won't allow fake names

9. What does 'age-appropriate' mean when it comes to AI apps?

   1. The app costs the same no matter your age
   2. The app is designed with content, features, and responses that are right for your age group
   3. The app only lets users of one specific age use it
   4. The app has a parental control setting

10. You want to use an AI app that says it's for users 18 and older, but you're 10. What's the best choice?

    1. Use a fake birthday to sign up
    2. Use a family member's account without telling them
    3. Ask a trusted adult to find an age-appropriate app for you instead
    4. Try it briefly and log out before anyone notices

11. Two problems come from pretending to be someone different online. Which TWO are they?

    1. It's not honest, and it makes it harder for trusted adults to help keep you safe
    2. It slows down your internet and gets you banned from apps
    3. It creates legal problems and deletes your data
    4. It confuses AI and makes it give worse answers

12. If you've told the truth about who you are online, why does that make it easier for adults to notice if something goes wrong?

    1. Adults can log into your accounts and watch everything
    2. Your real online activity will match what they know about you, so unusual behavior stands out
    3. Apps automatically alert adults when something is wrong
    4. Honest users get extra monitoring from AI tools

13. Which phrase best describes the 'real-you advantage' when using technology?

    1. Real names get the fastest response times
    2. You can only use AI if you use your real name
    3. Being genuinely yourself means safer, more appropriate tech experiences
    4. Using your real identity unlocks premium features

14. Why do apps designed for younger users sometimes give different responses than apps designed for adults?

    1. Younger users pay less so they get fewer features
    2. The apps are designed to match what's developmentally appropriate for that age group
    3. Adult apps use better AI models
    4. Kids' apps are slower because they have simpler code

15. What's the most important reason to be your real self online?

    1. So companies can show you better ads
    2. So your online life is honest and transparent, making it easier for trusted adults to protect you
    3. So you get access to more features in apps
    4. So AI responds faster to your questions