Netiquette QuizOnline version Test your knowledge of online etiquette with this Netiquette Quiz! See how well you know the dos and don'ts of online communication. by KONSTANTINOS PASIKETOPOULOS 1 How many teenagers have a smartphone nowadays? a 85% b 90% c 95% 2 What is the term for the set of rules for proper online behavior? a Netiquette b Protocol c Etiquette d Technique 3 What's the golden rule of netiquette? a Always reply to messages b Never bully other people c Treat others the way you want to be treated by them 4 Can your digital footprint (your online activity) be deleted? a Yes, if you clear history and cookies b No, it's there for ever c Yes, if you buy a new computer 5 What is the message of the video? a Let's all stay connected! b Think before we react online to avoid hurting people c Post serious things on our social media 6 What does this video show about teenagers using social media? a They always have problems with their parents b They feel pressure c Social media helps us share our lives but it does not tell the whole story 7 How can you tell if someone is a troll? a Bad grammar b Continuous activity on the internet c They will not stop until you reply d All of these things 8 What is catfishing? Choose one or more answers a setting up a fake online identity and using it to trick others b using a photo of another person online c using bad language 9 What is the purpose of using emoticons in online communication? a To encrypt messages b To confuse people c To convey emotions or tone of a message d To send secret codes 10 What is the purpose of using all capital letters in online communication? a It is considered shouting and rude b It is more formal c It is a sign of respect d It is easier to read 11 What should you do if you receive an offensive message online? a Delete your account b Share it with others c Respond with an offensive message d Ignore it or report it to the appropriate authority 12 What should you do before forwarding an email to others? a Delete the email b Ask for permission from the original sender c Forward without permission d Change the content 13 What is the term used for sending unsolicited (not asked for) emails for marketing purposes? a Trash b Junk c Spam d Ham 14 Look at this picture.What does 'flaming' refer to in online communication? a Sending private messages b Sending funny messages c Sending angry or hostile messages d Sending short messages Feedback 9 Emotion icons, also known as emoticons, can help make your tone or intention clear. For example, if you want people to know that you’re joking or emphasize that you’re not upset, a smile emoticon can do it for you. Use them, but don’t overuse them. 10 Do not use ALL capital letters to emphasize or highlight your message. This is considered to be rude, and can be thought of as shouting at someone 11 Do not respond to the message as it may only encourage the sender or make the situation worse. Take a screen shot of the message, if it is later deleted then you will still have a record of what was said. 12 Would you give your friends’ phone numbers to strangers? Many don’t know when they forward without deleting email addresses at the top of the message body, they’re doing the same thing with email.
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