QUIZ ON NETIQUETTE 12.
Spamming is very poor Netiquette and means
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.
• • Give out personal information to anyone who
11. The phrase "lurk before you leap" means
• send your post to the moderator via email before
posting it to a discussion group.
• make sure there isn't a host moderating the chat
before you scroll the chat screen.
• post test messages to several USENET
newsgroups before posting a real message.
• familiarize yourself with a discussion group
before actively participating
• sending in lines of nonsensical garbage in a chat
conversation.
• posting a message that contains graphic
descriptions of something really gross.
• spilling the juice of meat-byproducts into your
keyboard.
• posting or emailing unsolicited advertising
messages to a wide audience.
13. Knowledge and understanding of netiquette is
useful because
• it will help you create a positive impression on
those you meet in cyberspace
• it explains some of the technical limitations of
online communications.
• it explains the conventions already being used
by millions of cybernauts.
• all of the above.
14. Appropriate content for email messages includes
• anything you wouldn't mind having subpoenaed
as part of a court proceeding.
• anything you wouldn't mind seeing on the
evening news.
• anything you wouldn't mind your grandmother
seeing.
• All of the above
15. When writing an email, include a subject line
• only when you are writing an official memo.
• only in personal memos.
• if the person you are sending it to requires one.
• in all e-mail messages.
16. What is Netiquette?
• The proper use of manners and etiquette on the
Internet.
• Using a net to catch fish.
• Being mean to other people on Facebook.
• Using proper manners at the dinner table.
17. Which of these is cyber-bullying?
• Flame mail.
• Hate mail.
• Posting mean comments on a discussion board.
• All of the above.
18. If you receive a text or email from someone you
don't know, what should you do?
• Open it immediately and reply.
• Call the police.
• Delete it without opening it.
• Leave it in your inbox until you figure out who it
is.
19. You should never give out which of the following
on the Internet?
• Your name.
• Your age.
• Your address.
• All of the above.
20. To avoid being cyber-bullied you should always...
asks.
• Strike first - post mean things about other people
on your Wall on Facebook.
• Observe proper netiquette rules.
• Ignore any requests from people to be your
friend online.
21. What do you do if you feel you are being cyber-
bullied?
• Tell a trusted adult like a parent or teacher.
• Tell no one, it's embarrassing.
• Just delete anything referring to you on the
internet.
• Call the police.