understanding the risks · padlock symbol – this shows whether the page is secure. 2. home button...

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Understanding the risksIntroduction to activityIn this activity, you’ll check if a website is genuine and secure for registering your details.

Interaction 1Instruction - This website sells family history information. The web address will show if it is the official site. Click the web address.

Option 1 - URLFeedback - Excellent!

Option 2 - Family tree tabFeedback - Try again - that’s the tab that tells you which page you’re on.

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Option 3 - Register account buttonFeedback - Sorry, that’s the button for registering with the site. Try again.

Option descriptions1. URL – the unique address of this website.2. Family tree tab – the tab that tells you which page you’re on.3. Register account button – for registering with the website

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Interaction 2Instruction - Now if you want to send your details to register, a padlock symbol tells you if the page is secure. Click the padlock symbol.

Option 1 - Padlock symbolFeedback - Well done!

Option 2 - Home buttonFeedback - Unfortunately, that’s the button for going to your homepage. Try again.

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Option 3 - Back arrowFeedback - That’s the button for returning to the previous page. Have another go.

Option descriptions1. Padlock symbol – this shows whether the page is secure.2. Home button – for going to the browser’s homepage.3. Back arrow – for returning to the previous page.

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Interaction 3Instruction - Now click the button to register.

Option 1 - Register buttonFeedback - Excellent!

Option 2 - Tools buttonFeedback - Sorry, that button is for changing things like text size. Try again.

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Option 3 - Close buttonFeedback - Have another try - that button closes your web browser.

Option descriptions1. Register button – for registering with this website.2. Tools button – for changing different settings on the web browser.3. Close button – for closing the browser.

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Summary to activityYou’ve practised checking that a website is safe to register with.