Net Quiz

Multiple Choice

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  1. Typing in all capital letters in electronic communication means 

    2. (A) nothing special typing in all caps is normal     (B) you are shouting 
    (C) it's OK to forward this message to others     (D) this message is very important
       
  2. It is OK to forward or post an e-mail message that you have received if:

    3. (A) the message is typed in all capitals 
    (B) it does not contain any copyrighted material
    (C) the author of the message hasn't marked it as confidential 
    (D) the authors of the message have given you the permission to forward or post it.
       
  3. Scrolling the screen in a chat room is OK when:

    4. (A) you need to get your fellow chatters attention
    (B) other chatters are boring you and you want to liven things up
    (C) no one is saying anything
    (D) it is never Ok to scroll the chat screen
       
  4. Before posting to a discussion group you should

    5. (A) find the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document
    (B) read the FAQ 
    (C) read some of the existing post to get an idea of the tone and character of the group
    (D) all of the above
     
  5. The chat abbreviation "brb" stands for

    6. (A) be right back          (B) boring, really boring
    (C) been really busy     (D) better run, bye
     
  6. A flame is

    7. (A) an online chain letter
    (B) a post or email message that expresses a strong opinion or criticism
    (C) an expert programmer
    (D) a person who consistently breaks the rules of Netiquette
     
  7. The Golden Rule of Netiquette is

    8. (A) Remember the human 
    (B) Never flame a friend
    (C) Follow all the other rules of Netiquette
    (D) A smiley in every message
     
  8. The phrase "Lurk before you leap" means

    9. (A) make sure there isn't a host moderating the chat before you scroll the chat screen
    (B) familiarize yourself with a discussion group before actively participating
    (C) send your post to the moderator via email before posting it to a discussion group
    (D) post test messages to several USENET newsgroups before posting a real message
     
  9. "Spamming" is a very poor Netiquette means:

    10. (A) posting a message that contains graphic descriptions of something really gross
    (B) sending in lines of nonsensical garbage in a chat conversation
    (C) spilling the juice of meat-byproducts into your keyboard
    (D) posting or emailing unsolicited advertising messages to a wild audience
     
  10. Knowledge and understanding of netiquette is useful because

    11. (A) it explains some of the technical limitations of online communication
    (B) it will help you create a positive impression on those you meet on the cyberspace
    (C) it explains the conventions already being used by millions of cybernauts
    (D) all of the above