Quiz on Netiquette

1. Why would you use a smiley face?

• To express an emotion that might be hard to
do in writing.

2. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS SENTANCE.

• It looks like it's shouting.
• Words are misspelled.
• It's not punctuated correclty.
• All of the above.

3.) What's the purpose of using abbreviations?

• They're funny.
• To save keystrokes.
• They have no real purpose.
• To appear illiterate.

5. Why should you be careful about what you

post in an online discussion?
• Your post might be saved & come back to
haunt you.
• You will be billed for it.
• You might be funny.
• All of the above.

6. Typing in all capitals in electronic

communications means:
• this message is very important.
• you are shouting.
• it's okay to forward this message to others.
• nothing special--typing in all caps is normal.

7. It is OK to forward or post an email message

that you received if
• the message is typed in all capitals.
• the author of the message has given you
permission to forward or post it.
• it does not contain any copyrighted material.
• the author of the message hasn't marked it
as confidential.

8. Before posting to a discussion group you

should
• read the FAQ.
• find the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
document.
• read some of the existing posts to get an
idea of the tone and character of the group.
• all of the above.

9. A flame is
• a post or email message that expresses a
strong opinion or criticism.
• an expert programmer.
• a person who consistently breaks the rules
of Netiquette.
• an online chain letter.

10. The Golden Rule of Netiquette is

• remember the human!
• a smiley in every message.
• don't follow the rules of netiquette.
type in all caps when you're angry