Netiquette Quiz | Self-scoring Quiz

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.

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.

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 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.

The Golden Rule of Netiquette is

? remember the human!
? a smiley in every message.
? follow the other rules of netiquette.
? never flame a friend.

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

Spamming is very poor Netiquette and means

? 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.

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.

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.

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.