YPT Digital Safety 3

Question 1

What is 'sexting' and why is it particularly serious when it involves minors?

Accepted Answer

Sending sexually explicit images or messages, which constitutes child pornography when minors are involved regardless of consent

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Sending spam emails, which is only a minor privacy violation

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Sharing personal location data, which violates GPS privacy laws

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Using inappropriate language in text messages, which is a disciplinary matter only

Question 2

An adult volunteer discovers a youth has been communicating secretly with an unknown adult for several weeks. The youth begs the leader not to tell their parents. What should the leader do?

Accepted Answer

Report to parents and organizational leadership immediately regardless of the youth's request

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Respect the youth's privacy and keep the secret as requested

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Give the youth one week to tell their parents independently

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Only report if the communications appear to be explicitly inappropriate

Question 3

Which safeguard BEST prevents inappropriate digital contact between adults and youth in an organization?

Accepted Answer

Requiring all adult-to-youth digital communication to occur on official monitored platforms visible to parents

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Allowing private messaging only after 9 PM when parents are available

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Limiting communication to text messages only, which are easier to monitor

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Having youth sign agreements not to share private communications

Question 4

A youth reports that someone online told them their online friendship must remain secret from their parents. This request for secrecy is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A grooming tactic designed to isolate the youth from protective adults

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Normal behavior among peers who value privacy

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An indication the youth should find new online friends

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A sign the online contact is simply shy or introverted

Question 5

What is 'catfishing' and how does it pose a risk to youth in online spaces?

Accepted Answer

Creating a fake online identity to deceive someone into a relationship, often used by predators targeting youth

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Phishing emails disguised as fishing game invitations that install malware

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Posting false reviews about youth sports teams online

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Using a school friend's login credentials to access restricted content

Question 6

When conducting a virtual troop meeting, which practice BEST aligns with YPT digital safety principles?

Accepted Answer

Using a platform with a waiting room feature, requiring two registered adults as co-hosts, and informing parents of the meeting link

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Recording all meetings and storing them on the leader's personal hard drive

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Conducting meetings on a free video platform without account requirements for maximum accessibility

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Allowing youth to invite friends who are not registered members to increase participation

Question 7

A youth receives an online message saying: 'I saw your profile picture—you're very mature for your age. Want to video chat privately?' What should the youth be trained to do?

Accepted Answer

Not respond, block the sender, and immediately tell a trusted adult

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Respond politely but set boundaries by explaining they are a minor

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Agree to one video chat to determine if the person is trustworthy

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Ask the sender to verify their age before deciding how to respond