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Netiquette Rules

Quiz by Оксана Турчин

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  • Q1
    Typing in all capitals in electronic communications means:
    it's okay to forward this message to others.
    nothing special--typing in all caps is normal.
    this message is very important.
    you are shouting.
    30s
  • Q2
    It is OK to forward or post an email message that you received if
    the author of the message has given you permission to forward or post it.
    the message is typed in all capitals.
    it does not contain any copyrighted material.
    the author of the message hasn't marked it as confidential.
    30s
  • Q3
    Before posting to a discussion group you should
    read the FAQ.
    read some of the existing posts to get an idea of the tone and character of the group.
    all of the above.
    find the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.
    30s
  • Q4
    A flame is
    a person who consistently breaks the rules of Netiquette.
    a post or email message that expresses a strong opinion or criticism.
    an expert programmer.
    an online chain letter.
    30s
  • Q5
    The Golden Rule of Netiquette is
    a smiley in every message.
    follow the other rules of netiquette.
    never flame a friend.
    remember the human!
    30s
  • Q6
    The phrase "lurk before you leap" means
    post test messages to several USENET newsgroups before posting a real message.
    make sure there isn't a host moderating the chat before you scroll the chat screen.
    send your post to the moderator via email before posting it to a discussion group.
    familiarize yourself with a discussion group before actively participating.
    30s
  • Q7
    Spamming is very poor Netiquette and means
    sending in lines of nonsensical garbage in a chat conversation.
    posting or emailing unsolicited advertising messages to a wide audience.
    spilling the juice of meat-byproducts into your keyboard.
    posting a message that contains graphic descriptions of something really gross.
    30s
  • Q8
    Knowledge and understanding of netiquette is useful because
    all of the above.
    it explains some of the technical limitations of online communications.
    it will help you create a positive impression on those you meet in cyberspace.
    it explains the conventions already being used by millions of cybernauts.
    30s
  • Q9
    Appropriate content for email messages includes
    All of the above.
    anything you wouldn't mind your grandmother seeing.
    anything you wouldn't mind seeing on the evening news.
    anything you wouldn't mind having subpoenaed as part of a court proceeding.
    30s
  • Q10
    Include a subject line
    if the person you are sending it to requires one.
    in all e-mail messages.
    only when you are writing an official memo.
    only in personal memos.
    30s

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