Digital Etiquette Quiz

Which strategies can help calm down a disagreement that is becoming a flame war? Choose two.

• Use humor to lighten the mood

• Keep arguing to prove your point

• Respond with even stronger insults

• Take a break from the discussion and revisit it later

What do in-person disagreements have that online ones do not? Choose two.

• Flaming

• Visual cues from the other person

• Insults and yelling

• Sarcasm

• Tone of voice

Which of the following is a potential consequence of breaking digital etiquette rules? Choose three.

• Getting banned from social media apps

• Losing friends

• Misunderstanding the point a friend is making

• Getting marked down on a test

Why should you proofread your emails for grammar and spelling errors when communicating with teachers? Choose two.

• To demonstrate that you know how to use spell-check

• To improve the message's clarity

• To avoid making embarrassing mistakes

• To show confidence in your writing abilities

• To impress your teacher with your emailing skills

How can anonymity online change people’s behavior?

• It can make them bolder

• It reminds them that they are dealing with a human

• It improves tone

• It can lead to miscommunication

Which of the following would be fine in a text to a friend, but not an email to a teacher? Choose two.

• Using a string of emojis

• Using proper punctuation

• Using internet slang

• Using full sentences

• Writing in all caps

Which quote supports the idea that digital etiquette is similar to real-life etiquette? Choose two.

• All caps make it seem like you’re yelling.

• There's nothing trolls like more than getting someone to lose their cool.

• You wouldn't want somebody to be rude to you, so don't be rude to anyone else.

• You should treat other people the way you want to be treated.

• Lastly, if you want to post something about a friend, like a photo, get their permission first.

What word could replace 'permission' in the sentence?

• Recommendation

• Compromise

• Consent

• Admiration

Where would you find a graphics processing unit?

• Inside a game engine

• Inside a CPU

• Inside a game console

• Inside a line of computer code

In the movie, Tim says that video games are a form of interactive media. What is the best synonym for 'interactive?'

• Hands-on

• Enjoyable

• High-tech

• Educational