Digital Etiquette Quiz

1. When you are in a public place, it is fine to talk loudly on your cell phone.

True

False

Other people do not want to hear your conversation. It is polite to speak quietly and refrain from speaking about personal information.

Explanation

Other people do not want to hear your conversation. It is polite to speak quietly and refrain from speaking about personal information.

2. When posting in an online forum or using social media, feel free to "flame" (say mean or inflammatory things). You're online and things are anonymous most of the time or else you're talking to your friends anyway.

True

False

Saying things that make others angry on purpose is rude. Saying mean things about other people is mean and rude. If you wouldn't say it to someone's face, don't say it online.

Explanation

Saying things that make others angry on purpose is rude. Saying mean things about other people is mean and rude. If you wouldn't say it to someone's face, don't say it online.

3. Blogging is a great way to tell people off when they make you mad or bother you.

True

False

Never use the internet to say things to people that you would not say directly to their face. Hurtful comments will reflect poorly on you as well as the other person, and when posted on the internet they can be impossible to take back.

Explanation

Never use the internet to say things to people that you would not say directly to their face. Hurtful comments will reflect poorly on you as well as the other person, and when posted on the internet they can be impossible to take back.

4. When you are online, you should refrain from ever saying something negative about your employeer.

True

False

In some cases, saying something negative about your employer can get you fired. Even something as simple as, "I so hate my job today," can cause you problems at work. Remember that it can be very simple for people to find out where you work even if your employer or company is not mentioned directly in the quote.

Explanation

In some cases, saying something negative about your employer can get you fired. Even something as simple as, "I so hate my job today," can cause you problems at work. Remember that it can be very simple for people to find out where you work even if your employer or company is not mentioned directly in the quote.

5. When using social media sites, it is O.K. to ask someone to "friend" you or "follow" you:

1 time

3 times

5 times

As many times as it takes to get them to connect with you

Bugging people online to connect with you is considered rude. Ask once and only once.

Explanation

Bugging people online to connect with you is considered rude. Ask once and only once.

6. What does digital etiquette mean?

Making the most of your time online

Increasing your technological skills

Minding your manners in cyberspace

Digital etiquette means minding your manners when you are online.

Explanation

Digital etiquette means minding your manners when you are online.

7. When posting pictures online, you should consider:

Whether or not others in the picture would want that picture posted

How the picture makes you look to others

Whether or not the picture could get anyone into trouble

All of the above

When posting pictures online, it’s important to think about consent, privacy, and reputation. Others in the photo might not want it shared publicly. You should also consider how the image reflects on you and whether it could embarrass or harm anyone involved. Once posted, images can spread quickly and be difficult to remove, so thinking carefully before sharing helps protect everyone’s privacy and dignity.

Explanation

When posting pictures online, it’s important to think about consent, privacy, and reputation. Others in the photo might not want it shared publicly. You should also consider how the image reflects on you and whether it could embarrass or harm anyone involved. Once posted, images can spread quickly and be difficult to remove, so thinking carefully before sharing helps protect everyone’s privacy and dignity.

8. When writing email, using ALL CAPS means:

Your email is very important.

You are typing very quickly.

You are shouting.

You are an experienced email writer.

All capital letters are considered rude unless you are intending to shout at your recipient (and usually that's rude anyway.)

Explanation

All capital letters are considered rude unless you are intending to shout at your recipient (and usually that's rude anyway.)

9. If you are in a cell phone conversation and you experience a dropped call, you should:

Refuse to speak to the other person again.

Call the person back and explain that their phone must have dropped the call because your cell service is always good.

Call the person back and explain that you aren't sure what happened.

Get very angry.

Don't blame the other person when a call gets dropped. This happens frequently with all cell providers.

Explanation

Don't blame the other person when a call gets dropped. This happens frequently with all cell providers.

10. Which of the following is an appropriate phrase for the subject line of an email?

Hey there

[blank]

Movie on Tuesday?

It's me

Emails should have an appropriate subject line that matches the content of your email.

Explanation

Emails should have an appropriate subject line that matches the content of your email.

11. When do you need to use etiquette? (Check ALL that apply)

When you are on your cell phone

When you send emails

When you are posting online

When you are at the dinner table with your family

When you are asleep

You should follow rules of etiquette during all your waking hours. Good manners are appropriate online and in life.

Explanation

You should follow rules of etiquette during all your waking hours. Good manners are appropriate online and in life.

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12. When should you NOT use your cell phone at all for texts, internet, or calls? (Check ALL that apply.)

While you are in a face-to-face conversation

While your teacher is addressing the class

While you are a passenger in a car

While you are in a hospital waiting room

While you are in a job interview

While you are at a funeral

During a movie at a theater

You should not use your phone anytime it will disturb others or interfere with face-to-face communication.

Explanation

You should not use your phone anytime it will disturb others or interfere with face-to-face communication.

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13. Which of the following is good practice when writing emails? (Check ALL that apply.)

Use correct grammar and spelling.

Include a subject in the subject line.

Use BCC (blind copy) when sending emails to groups of people.

Be concise and to-the-point (don't ramble).

Be sure to forward chain emails to groups of people.

Send large attachments.

Your emails give others an impression about you. Watch your grammar and spelling, don't violate others' privacy by giving others access to their email address, don't waste people's time, and be mindful of their bandwidth when sending attachments.

Explanation

Your emails give others an impression about you. Watch your grammar and spelling, don't violate others' privacy by giving others access to their email address, don't waste people's time, and be mindful of their bandwidth when sending attachments.

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