Digital Ethics
Quiz
What is online etiquette?
a) The correct or acceptable way of communicating or
behaving on the Internet.
b) The rules others should follow when they interact with you
on the internet -- rules you should hold them to.
c) Common sense about how to be kind to others.
d) None of the other answers are correct.
What is online etiquette?
a) The correct or acceptable way of communicating or
behaving on the Internet.
b) The rules others should follow when they interact with you
on the internet -- rules you should hold them to.
c) Common sense about how to be kind to others.
d) None of the other answers are correct.
Which of the following is NOT an etiquette rule when writing an
informal email to someone you know?
a) Use proper grammar
b) Break your message up into paragraphs
c) Avoid using all caps or too many exclamation points
d) Sign off with 'yours sincerely' or similar
• Which of the following is NOT an etiquette rule when writing an
informal email to someone you know?
a) Use proper grammar
b) Break your message up into paragraphs
c) Avoid using all caps or too many exclamation points
d) Sign off with 'yours sincerely' or similar
• When writing an email to multiple people (a group email), which of
the following is an important rule to bear in mind?
a) Use the bcc field if the recipients might not want others in the group to see their email
address
b) Treat it like an instant messaging or text messaging group chat -- it's basically the same
thing
c) Feel free to send interesting or funny things you found online
d) Say hello to every person on the list individually in the first line of the email
• When writing an email to multiple people (a group email), which of
the following is an important rule to bear in mind?
a) Use the bcc field if the recipients might not want others in the group to see their email
address
b) Treat it like an instant messaging or text messaging group chat -- it's basically the same
thing
c) Feel free to send interesting or funny things you found online
d) Say hello to every person on the list individually in the first line of the email
Typing in all capitals in electronic communications means:
a) this message is very important.
b) you are shouting.
c) it's okay to forward this message to others.
d) nothing special--typing in all caps is normal.
Typing in all capitals in electronic communications means:
a) this message is very important.
b) you are shouting.
c) it's okay to forward this message to others.
d) nothing special--typing in all caps is normal.
It is OK to forward or post an email message that you received if
a) the message is typed in all capitals.
b) the author of the message has given you permission to forward or post it.
c) it does not contain any copyrighted material.
d) the author of the message hasn't marked it as confidential.
It is OK to forward or post an email message that you received if
a) the message is typed in all capitals.
b) the author of the message has given you permission to forward or post it.
c) it does not contain any copyrighted material.
d) the author of the message hasn't marked it as confidential.
Before posting to a discussion group you should
a) read the FAQ.
b) find the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.
c) read some of the existing posts to get an idea of the tone and character of the group.
d) all of the above.
Before posting to a discussion group you should
a) read the FAQ.
b) find the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.
c) read some of the existing posts to get an idea of the tone and character of the group.
d) all of the above.
A flame is
a) a post or email message that expresses a strong opinion or criticism.
b) an expert programmer.
c) a person who consistently breaks the rules of Netiquette.
d) an online chain letter
A flame is
a) a post or email message that expresses a strong opinion or criticism.
b) an expert programmer.
c) a person who consistently breaks the rules of Netiquette.
d) an online chain letter
1.The Golden Rule of Netiquette is
a) remember the human!
b) a smiley in every message.
c) follow the other rules of netiquette.
d) never flame a friend.
The Golden Rule of Netiquette is
a) remember the human!
b) a smiley in every message.
c) follow the other rules of netiquette.
d) never flame a friend.
The phrase "lurk before you leap" means
a) send your post to the moderator via email before posting it to a discussion group.
b) make sure there isn't a host moderating the chat before you scroll the chat screen.
c) post test messages to several USENET newsgroups before posting a real message.
d) familiarize yourself with a discussion group before actively participating
The phrase "lurk before you leap" means
a) send your post to the moderator via email before posting it to a discussion group.
b) make sure there isn't a host moderating the chat before you scroll the chat screen.
c) post test messages to several USENET newsgroups before posting a real message.
d) familiarize yourself with a discussion group before actively participating
Spamming is very poor Netiquette and means
a) sending in lines of nonsensical garbage in a chat conversation.
b) posting a message that contains graphic descriptions of something really gross.
c) spilling the juice of meat-byproducts into your keyboard.
d) posting or emailing unsolicited advertising messages to a wide audience.
Spamming is very poor Netiquette and means
a) sending in lines of nonsensical garbage in a chat conversation.
b) posting a message that contains graphic descriptions of something really gross.
c) spilling the juice of meat-byproducts into your keyboard.
d) posting or emailing unsolicited advertising messages to a wide audience.
Knowledge and understanding of netiquette is useful because
a) it will help you create a positive impression on those you meet in cyberspace.
b) it explains some of the technical limitations of online communications.
c) it explains the conventions already being used by millions of cybernauts.
d) all of the above.
Knowledge and understanding of netiquette is useful because
a) it will help you create a positive impression on those you meet in cyberspace.
b) it explains some of the technical limitations of online communications.
c) it explains the conventions already being used by millions of cybernauts.
d) all of the above.
Appropriate content for email messages includes
a) anything you wouldn't mind having subpoenaed as part of a court proceeding.
b) anything you wouldn't mind seeing on the evening news.
c) anything you wouldn't mind your grandmother seeing.
d) All of the above
Appropriate content for email messages includes
a) anything you wouldn't mind having subpoenaed as part of a court proceeding.
b) anything you wouldn't mind seeing on the evening news.
c) anything you wouldn't mind your grandmother seeing.
d) All of the above
Include a subject line
a) only when you are writing an official memo.
b) only in personal memos.
c) if the person you are sending it to requires one.
d) in all e-mail messages.
Include a subject line
a) only when you are writing an official memo.
b) only in personal memos.
c) if the person you are sending it to requires one.
d) in all e-mail messages.
• When posting something meant as a joke, you should:
a) Post it and hope people understand the joke
b) Express clearly that you are joking
c) Know that sarcasm and humor are part of the Social Media culture-
anything goes
d) Do I care, huh?
When posting something meant as a joke, you should:
a) Post it and hope people understand the joke
b) Express clearly that you are joking
c) Know that sarcasm and humor are part of the Social Media culture-
anything goes
d) Do I care, huh?
• If someone posts a comment directed at you that is critical or
argumentative you should:
A. Assume they are looking for some flame-throwing and jump right in to
defend your stance
B. Block them
C. Take the discussion to a private place
D. Ignore them
If someone posts a comment directed at you that is critical or
argumentative you should:
A. Assume they are looking for some flame-throwing and jump right in to
defend your stance
B. Block them
C. Take the discussion to a private place
D. Ignore them
•
Best practice for online conversations:
a) Use all CAPITAL LETTERS so typing is faster
b) Never include emoticons - they are childish
c) Never say things or share information you would not say out loud in public
d) I will share everything.
Best practice for online conversations:
a) Use all CAPITAL LETTERS so typing is faster
b) Never include emoticons - they are childish
c) Never say things or share information you would not say out loud in public
d) I will share everything.
• When someone you don't know sends a "Friend Request" on
Facebook or Linked In, you should
a) Block them
b) Approve them, what's the harm?
c) Check to see if there is enough information given to understand why they
are connecting then proceed with an approval
d) Ignore the request
When someone you don't know sends a "Friend Request" on Facebook
or Linked In, you should:
a) Block them
b) Approve them, what's the harm?
c) Check to see if there is enough information given to understand why they
are connecting then proceed with an approval
d) Ignore the request
• To grow your connections on LinkedIn, you should:
A. Search for key people in your industry and send them invitations to connect
B. Join groups and after engaging in conversation with someone in the group,
send an invitation to connect
C. Only send invitations to people you have met in person
D. Send to people you know and also when you meet someone new
To grow your connections on LinkedIn, you should:
A. Search for key people in your industry and send them invitations to connect
B. Join groups and before engaging in conversation with someone in the group,
send an invitation to connect
C. Only send invitations to people you have met in person
D. Send to people you know and also when you meet someone new
Which of these should you be careful about sharing online if you want
to protect your privacy?
a) Your full name and date of birth.
b) Your pet’s favorite food.
c) The fact that you love football.
d) Your favorite book.
Which of these should you be careful about sharing online if you want
to protect your privacy?
a) Your full name and date of birth.
b) Your pet’s favorite food.
c) The fact that you love football.
d) Your favorite book.
Why doesn’t Facebook charge people to sign up?
a) It is a charity and can afford to offer a free service.
b) It is a very rich company, so it doesn’t need to make any more
money.
c) It does charge people once they are 16.
d) It makes money from charging advertisers that want to target you.
Why doesn’t Facebook charge people to sign up?
a) It is a charity and can afford to offer a free service.
b) It is a very rich company, so it doesn’t need to make any more
money.
c) It does charge people once they are 16.
d) It makes money from charging advertisers that want to target you.
