COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a potential consequence of cyberbullying?
A
Suspension, expulsion or other school-related penalties
B
A fine, jail time, a criminal record or other legal penalties
C
Loss of friendships, even between best friends
D
All of the answers are correct
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The effects of cyberbullying also include mental health issues, increased stress and anxiety, depression, acting out violently, and low self-esteem. Cyberbullying can also result in long-lasting emotional effects, even if the bullying has stopped.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sending mean texts or IMs to someone. Pranking someone’s cell phone. Hacking into someone’s gaming or social networking profile. Being rude or mean to someone in an online game.

Detailed explanation-3: -Research shows that the many negative consequences sustained by victims of cyberbullying include: Increased suicide attempts. Higher rates of depression and anxiety. Reduced feelings of self-worth.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are no common risk factors except opportunity. Most studies find that age and gender do not have a very clear predictive role in cyberbullying. Some early research findings suggested that cyberbullies are often kids who were themselves bullied in real life.

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