Online Business Communication Basics
Learn essential skills for professional online communication, including digital identity, message board etiquette, and understanding online communication differences from face-to-face interaction.
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What does "ACK" mean when used on a message board?
- "Oh no!"
- "And careful knowledge"
- "Acknowledged"
- "After care is kept"…
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What does "HTH" mean in an email or on a message board?
- "Here there here"
- "Help the human"
- "Hope this helps"
- NA
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
When posting in a chat room or message board, you should be ______.
- Brief
- Understandable
- Knowledgeable
- All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
There are many differences between online postings and face-to-face communication. What one critical difference should users remember?
- Your face can't be seen, so it's harder to convey your thoughts and intentions and easier to be misunderstood
- While cursing is Ok in real life, it's prohibited online
- Written communication should be more polished and formal than real life verbal communication
- You are virtually invisible, so you can get away with a lot more
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
To help establish your online identity, what should you do?
- Create a cute "emoticon" that's all yours
- Use silly jokes and quotes to establish yourself
- Create a signature
- Type in caps, so people pay attention