Netiquette Quiz

Typing in all capitals in electronic communication 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.

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.

When should you "Reply to All" recipients of an e-mail?

• all the time

• When my reply matters to a simple majority of the people in the chain

• Always, especially when it is from a boss announcing the company's achievement

• When I have an opinion or criticism

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.

A flame is

• a chain message

• a malware

• a post or an email that expresses a strong opinion or criticism.

• a crush

Doxxing is the practice of...

• oversharing

• criticizing the government

• stirring up controversy by expressing strong and offensive sentiments

• publicly identifying or posting private information about someone as a kind of revenge or punishment

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.

The following are true except...

• Writing concise and to-the-point messages is a way to respect people's time.

• Refraining from replying when not needed is respectful of other's bandwidth

• Recipients in the Cc list are visible to all recipients

• Recipients in the Bcc list are visible to all recipients

Which of the following should not be posted online?

• photo of a class attendance with student numbers and signatures

• Complete name and picture of a joy miner/ joy reserver

• renewed driver's license

• All of the above

The Golden Rule of Netiquette is

• remember the human!

• a smiley in every message.

•  follow the other rules of netiquette.

• never flame a friend.