Netiquette 101 Quiz — Etiquette Guide

TYPING IN ALL CAPS indicates:

a point you really want to get across.
that you are yelling.
that you don't know how to turn off Caps Lock.
that you're original by going against the grain of normal writing rules.

When updating your Facebook or Twitter status, it is important to remember:

most of your friends and followers want to know what you're up to every single second of the day.
you don't need spell check - people want real time and spell check takes waaaaaay too long.
there is nothing too personal to be broadcast to your hundreds of closest friends.
not to include information that might be used against you.

Which statement is not true about iPad etiquette?

When reading in bed at night using the iPad, you should dim the light out of respect for your sleeping partner.
When having a conversation with someone, it's best to put your iPad down so they have your full attention.
While in a meeting, it is acceptable to refer to your iPad for notes.
Your iPad does not need to be cleaned.

Texting and driving is illegal in most states because:

states need more revenue from issuing texting tickets.
even taking your eyes off the road for a second is incredibly dangerous.
uncoordinated people can't handle driving AND texting.
cops are always trying to ruin our fun.

Your child is away at college. You have a Facebook account and try to friend request them. They refuse. You should:

respect their privacy.
tell them they aren't getting any more allowance from you until they accept your friend request.
create a fake Facebook account of a hot boy/girl and try to get them to accept you that way.
give them a guilt trip about them not wanting you to be a part of their life until they finally cave in.

Which of the following is false when it comes to sending emails?

always reread your email before sending it to make sure it makes sense.
use appropriate language and standard letter format when sending email at work.
check your spelling.
when upset, it's best to get everything off your chest and write and send an email immediately, before you chicken out.

You've been waiting to hear if you got the job you just applied for. You're at the movies when you get a text message letting you know you're hired. You:

know this wouldn't happen because important communications, such as a job hiring, are not conducted via text.
wouldn't get this message until after the movie as you always turn your phone to silent mode in the theater.
wouldn't respond until after the movie as texting during a movie is rude.
all of the above.

Your friend, James, has responded to your Twitter post. You want to respond directly to his comment, but, how do you let your other followers know that is what you are doing?

Who knows? Just email James directly or tell him your response next time you see him.
Just write your comment in. People will be able to follow the conversation.
Use "@James" before writing your comment.
Go to James' Twitter account and respond there.

Stars should not use Twitter because:

they are guilty of TMI.
it shows us mere mortals they have boring lives, just like the rest of us.
they usually are so far removed from reality, their common sense on what's appropriate to tweet and what isn't has long left them.
all of the above.

If you don't respond to every text message you receive the second you receive it:

the world will collapse into a black hole.
your friends and family will think you died.
your boyfriend/girlfriend will leave you.
absolutely nothing.