Netiquette Quiz Answers
This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of netiquette, or network etiquette. Netiquette covers both
common courtesy online and the informal "rules of the road" of cyberspace.
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Typing in all capitals in electronic communications means __________.
Nothing special–typing in all caps is normal.
You are shouting.
It's okay to forward this message to others.
This message is very important.
It is okay to forward or post an e-mail message that you have received if __________.
The message is typed in all capitals.
It does not contain any copyrighted materials.
The author of the message hasn't posted it as confidential.
The author of the message has given you permission to forward or post it.
Scrolling a screen in a chat room is okay when:
You need to get your fellow chatters' attention.
Other chatters are boring you and you want to liven things up.
No one is saying anything.
It is never okay to scroll the chat screen.
Before posting to a discussion group you should:
Find the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.
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.
The chat abbreviation "brb" stands for:
Be right back.
Boring, really boring.
Been really busy.
Better run, bye.
A flame is:
An online chain letter.
A post or email message that expresses a strong opinion or criticism.
An expert programmer.
A person who consistently breaks the rules of Netiquette.
The Golden Rule of Netiquette is:
Remember the human.
Never flame a friend.
Follow all the other rules of Netiquette.
A smiley in every message.
The phrase "lurk before you leap" means:
Make sure there isn't a host moderating the chat before you scroll the chat screen.
Familiarize yourself with a discussion group before actively participating.
Send your post to the moderator via email before posting it to a discussion group.
Post test messages to several USENET newsgroups before posting a real message.
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"Spamming" is very poor netiquette and means:
Posting a message that contains graphic descriptions of something really gross.
Sending in lines of nonsensical garbage in a chat conversation.
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 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.
All of the above.