Typing in all capitals in electronic communications means:

1.   ?    this message is very important.
2.   ?    you are shouting.
3.   ?    it's okay to forward this message to others.
4.   ?    nothing special--typing in all caps is normal.

It is OK to forward or post an email message that you received if

1.   ?    the message is typed in all capitals.
2.   ?    the author of the message has given you permission to forward or post it.
3.   ?    it does not contain any copyrighted material.
4.   ?    the author of the message hasn't marked it as confidential.

Before posting to a discussion group you should

1.   ?    read the FAQ.
2.   ?    find the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.
3.   ?    read some of the existing posts to get an idea of the tone and character of the group.
4.   ?    all of the above.

A flame is

1.   ?    a post or email message that expresses a strong opinion or criticism.
2.   ?    an expert programmer.
3.   ?    a person who consistently breaks the rules of Netiquette.
4.   ?    an online chain letter.

The Golden Rule of Netiquette is

1.   ?    remember the human!
2.   ?    a smiley in every message.
3.   ?    follow the other rules of netiquette.
4.   ?    never flame a friend.

The phrase "lurk before you leap" means

1.   ?    send your post to the moderator via email before posting it to a discussion group.
2.   ?    make sure there isn't a host moderating the chat before you scroll the chat screen.
3.   ?    post test messages to several USENET newsgroups before posting a real message.
4.   ?    familiarize yourself with a discussion group before actively participating

Spamming is very poor Netiquette and means

1.   ?    sending in lines of nonsensical garbage in a chat conversation.
2.   ?    posting a message that contains graphic descriptions of something really gross.
3.   ?    spilling the juice of meat-byproducts into your keyboard.
4.   ?    posting or emailing unsolicited advertising messages to a wide audience.

Knowledge and understanding of netiquette is useful because

1.   ?    it will help you create a positive impression on those you meet in cyberspace.
2.   ?    it explains some of the technical limitations of online communications.
3.   ?    it explains the conventions already being used by millions of cybernauts.
4.   ?    all of the above.

Appropriate content for email messages includes

1.   ?    anything you wouldn't mind having subpoenaed as part of a court proceeding.
2.   ?    anything you wouldn't mind seeing on the evening news.
3.   ?    anything you wouldn't mind your grandmother seeing.
4.   ?    All of the above.

Include a subject line

1.   ?    only when you are writing an official memo.
2.   ?    only in personal memos.
3.   ?    if the person you are sending it to requires one.
4.   ?    in all e-mail messages.