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Logging out on shared devices

Ending your session on an account so the next person using a shared device, like a school or library computer, cannot open or use your account.

Part of: 5-6 Digital Technologies Vic Curric - Digital Systems & Security — Module 48, ACARA Digital Technologies Years 5–6 — Staying Safe Online — Module 17, ACARA Digital Technologies Years 5–6 — Digital Footprints — Module 41

Understanding Logging out on shared devices in Years 5–6 Digital Systems

What it does: Choosing Never stops the browser storing your login, so the next person cannot sign in as you. Logging out only ends your session. Your account and its data are still safe and you can log in again later. A saved password on a shared device lets the next student sign in as you. Do not save passwords on shared devices. Locking the screen stops others from using your open session while you are away. Use it for short breaks and log out when you are finished. Never use someone else's open account. Log them out without looking and let a trusted adult know.

Common mistakes: On a shared device you should never save your password, because the next person could use it. It should be save_password = False. Closing a tab does not end your session, so your account may still be open. You must call log_out() before walking away.

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Learning
Duo
You finish your homework on a library computer. What should you do before you walk away?
Log out of your accountJust close the browser tab
Matches
Close the browser tab and walk away
↓
Closing a tab often does not log you out, so your account may still be open for the next person. You should log out first.
Applying
Meanings
Term
log out
Meaning
Ending your session on an account so the next person using a shared device, like a school or library computer, cannot open or use your account.
Practice
sign in on the school computer
Testing
Gaps
Finished on a school computer? I
Check Answer
Spots
1login('mia')
2save_password = True

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Quick Questions

1. You finish your homework on a library computer. What should you do before you walk away?
A. Log out of your account ✓
B. Just close the browser tab
Logging out ends your session. Closing a tab can leave you signed in, so the next person could open your account.
2. Which statement about logging out is true?
A. Logging out ends your session so the next person cannot use your account ✓
B. Logging out deletes your account for good
Logging out only ends your session. Your account and its data are still safe and you can log in again later.
3. A browser on a school computer asks, 'Save password?' What is the safest choice?
A. Choose Save so it is easy next time
B. Choose Never or Not now ✓
A saved password on a shared device lets the next student sign in as you. Do not save passwords on shared devices.
4. The bell rings and you have to leave a school computer for a few minutes, but you will be back. What is a good habit?
A. Leave the screen on so nobody thinks you have gone
B. Lock the screen before you leave ✓
Locking the screen stops others from using your open session while you are away. Use it for short breaks and log out when you are finished.
5. You have finished using the school computer for the day. Which is better?
A. Log out, not only lock the screen ✓
B. Lock the screen and leave it for the next person
A locked screen still has your session open. Logging out fully ends it so the next person starts fresh.

Match the Pairs

Log out → Ends your session so the next person on a school or library computer cannot open or use your account.
Lock screen → Hides your work during a short break and needs your password to return, but does not end your session.
On a shared device, do not let the browser remember your password. → Save password? -> Never
When you finish on a school or library computer, end your session before you leave. → Click your name > Sign out
Close the browser tab and walk away → Closing a tab often does not log you out, so your account may still be open for the next person. You should log out first.
Save password? -> Yes (on a library computer) → Saving your password on a shared device lets the next person sign in to your account. You should choose Never or Not now.

Key Term

log out
Ending your session on an account so the next person using a shared device, like a school or library computer, cannot open or use your account.

Fill in the Blanks

1. Finished on a school computer? I log out
Hint: Type the two-word action that ends your session on an account.
2. On a shared device, never save my password
Hint: Type the verb for letting the browser keep your password for next time.
3. Leaving the desk? Lock the screen first
Hint: Type the action that hides your screen until a password is entered.
4. No log out means the next user has access
Hint: Type the word for the person who could open your account next.
5. if (sharedDevice) { logOut(); }
Hint: Type the function name that ends the session.

Spot the Error

Question 1
A login('mia')
B save_password = True
C read_email()
D logout('mia')
Line B — On a shared device you should never save your password, because the next person could use it. It should be save_password = False.
Question 2
A use_school_computer()
B do_homework()
C close_tab()
D walk_away()
Line C — Closing a tab does not end your session, so your account may still be open. You must call log_out() before walking away.
Question 3
A login(user)
B write_essay()
C save_work()
D login(user)
Line D — The program logs in again at the end instead of logging out. The last step should be logout(user) so the next person cannot use the account.
Question 4
A if not device_is_shared:
B remember_me = False
C logout_when_done = True
Line A — The safety settings must apply when the device IS shared, like a library computer. The condition should be if device_is_shared:.
Question 5
A finished = True
B if finished:
C save_work()
D stay_logged_in()
Line D — When you are finished you should end your session, not stay logged in. The line should be logout().

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