Why does a digital footprint matter?

It can stay online for years and be seen by schools, employers or strangers.

Which is the stronger password: "rahul123" or "Kite!Lamp7Orbit"?

"Kite!Lamp7Orbit": it is longer, mixes types of characters and is not a name.

CBSE AI syllabus: all classes Class 6 Early AI · Unit 4

Class 6 AI Unit 4: Ethics and Digital Responsibility

5 hours · assessed through projects

What this unit is about

Basic online safety: strong passwords, privacy, and the ethical use of technology, plus the idea of a digital footprint, the trail of data everyone leaves online.

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What the unit covers

Online safety, privacy and passwords.
Ethical use of technology.
Understanding digital footprints.

Key terms

Digital footprint: Everything you leave online: posts, searches, likes and app data.
Strong password: Long, with letters, numbers and symbols, and not used anywhere else.

Exam-style questions

1. Why does a digital footprint matter?
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It can stay online for years and be seen by schools, employers or strangers.
2. Which is the stronger password: "rahul123" or "Kite!Lamp7Orbit"?
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"Kite!Lamp7Orbit": it is longer, mixes types of characters and is not a name.

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Sources

CBSE: Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence, Classes 3-8 Curriculum, 2026-27 (official PDF)

Unit names, hours and marks checked against the official CBSE 2026-27 curriculum on 1 November 2026. Explanations and questions are written by CogniGuru.