What is Netiquette? Internet Etiquette Quiz and Flashcards

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Match the following with their descriptions:

Internet etiquette = Also known as 'Netiquette' Cyberbullying = Threats to a computer system Spelling and grammar count = Always check your posts Respect other people's time and bandwidth = Considerate of others' resources

Match the following with their guidelines:

Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life. = Maintain consistency in behavior Know where you stand. = Understand netiquette varies by domain Remember how you want to be treated online. = Treat others with respect Lurk before you leap. = Observe before engaging online

Match the following terms with their meanings:

Hacking = Unauthorized access to computer systems Harassment = Engaging in aggressive behavior Fraud techniques = Deceptive practices for personal gain Client-side scripting for web applications = JavaScript

Match the following with their importance in netiquette:

Being aware that you are talking to a person, not a device. = Courtesy in communication Spelling and grammar count! = Attention to detail in language use Respecting other users and those online. = Maintaining a positive online environment Knowing where you stand regarding netiquette. = Understanding context-specific behavior Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their computer etiquette guidelines:

Respect other people's time and bandwidth. = Consideration for others' resources Checking and rechecking your posts for accuracy. = Attention to detail in communication Adhering to the same standards of behavior online as in real life. = Consistency in behavior across platforms Understanding that netiquette may vary by domain. = Awareness of context-specific online behavior Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Computer Ethics commandments with their descriptions:

Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people = Writing a program that handles the timing of a bomb is considered unethical Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work = Generating and spreading computer viruses is unethical Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's computer files = Reading other people's email messages invades their privacy Thou shalt not use a computer to steal = Breaking into a company's account and transferring money is considered robbery Signup and view all the answers

Match the following guidelines with their corresponding advice:

Keep under control the posts that invoke rage, sadness, humiliation, self-doubt = Respect other people's privacy Ask consent for everything from posts sharing to using of materials = Help out those people who are new to technology Read and research before asking to avoid wasting others' time = Avoid overusing smileys and emoticons in online communication Be a decent and responsible netizen as your online actions can be traced back to you = Construct your sentences carefully before sending emails or posts Signup and view all the answers

Match the following recommendations with their corresponding warnings:

Using all caps in communication can make you look like you're shouting = Some emotions and meanings do not transmit well in emails or posts Overusing smileys and emoticons can make you look unprofessional = Avoid leaving data footprints online as they can be retrieved Your posts and account can be easily traced back to you even if you use an alias = Refrain from using computers to harm others It is unethical to access and destroy other people's files similar to stealing and destroying physical items = Do not interfere with others' computer work by spreading viruses Signup and view all the answers

Match the following tech etiquette tips with their explanations:

Help new individuals in technology to learn and navigate better = Reading extensively before asking for help shows respect for others' time Edit your written content carefully before sending it out online = Avoid using all caps or excessive emoticons in your communication Respect others' privacy by seeking consent before sharing their content or using their materials = Be cautious about how certain emotions may come across in written messages Remember that even when using an alias, your online actions can be linked back to you = Being a responsible netizen involves avoiding actions that could harm others Signup and view all the answers

Match the following online behavior cautions with their consequences:

Leaving data footprints online can have repercussions on privacy and security = Using a computer to steal from companies is equivalent to robbery Accessing and destroying files is unethical similar to stealing physical items = Interfering with other people's computer work through viruses is considered harmful Reading others' email without permission invades their privacy just like opening their letters = Writing programs that handle harmful activities is against ethical computer use Spreading computer viruses disrupts others' work and is considered unethical behavior = Overusing smileys and emoticons can diminish professionalism in online communication Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Importance of Internet Etiquette (Netiquette)

Internet etiquette, also known as Netiquette, is essential in a civilized work environment or personal relationship.
With the increasing use of technology, threats to computer systems, such as cyberbullying, hacking, harassment, and fraud techniques, are becoming more rampant.

General Guidelines for Computer Etiquette

Treat others online with respect, just as you want to be treated.
Be aware that you are communicating with a person, not a device, and be courteous.
Adhere to the same standards of behavior online as you follow in real life.
Be aware of the domain you are in, as what is acceptable in one domain may not be in another.
Respect other people's time and bandwidth.
Check spelling and grammar, and keep language appropriate.
Avoid posting content that may invoke strong emotions or negative feelings.
Respect other people's privacy and ask for consent before sharing or using their materials.

Additional Tips for Online Communication

Help those who are new to technology.
Research and read before asking questions to avoid wasting others' time.
Be careful when expressing emotions online, as they may not transmit well.
Avoid using all caps or excessive smileys and emoticons, as they can come across as unprofessional.

Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

Do not use a computer to harm others, either physically or by destroying their files.
Do not interfere with other people's computer work, such as by creating and spreading computer viruses.
Do not invade others' privacy by accessing or reading their files or emails without permission.
Do not use a computer to steal, such as by breaking into accounts or transferring money.
(Remaining commandments not included in the provided text)