Which practice supports safe online behavior under digital citizenship?

• A. Verify sources before trusting information.
• B. Share personal details publicly to build transparency.
• C. Always download all cookies from sites.
• D. Assume every online claim is true.

Answer: (A)

Verifying sources before trusting information is a core online safety habit. When you encounter something online, checking who created it, looking for credible evidence, and seeing whether other trustworthy outlets report the same information helps you separate fact from misinformation. This practice strengthens your own understanding and protects others from being misled or targeted by scams, phishing, or harmful content.

Think about what each other option suggests: sharing personal details publicly can expose you to privacy risks and misuse of information, so it’s not a safe or responsible default. Cookies are data stored by websites to remember your preferences and sessions; claiming you should blindly download all cookies isn’t a safety practice and reflects a misunderstanding of how cookies work. Assuming every online claim is true leads to gullibility and can spread false information.