How do cyber communities differ from communities in the real world with regard to behavior?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

It can be more difficult to identify inappropriate behavior in a cyber community.
It can be more difficult to identify inappropriate behavior in a cyber community.

They are not different in any important ways.
They are not different in any important ways.

People behave more appropriately online than offline.
People behave more appropriately online than offline.

Communities in the real world are more appropriate.

2. Which of the following is a sign that a website is inappropriate?
(1 point)
Responses

It contains information that you find embarrassing.
It contains information that you find embarrassing.

It advocates for a particular political position in a respectful way.
It advocates for a particular political position in a respectful way.

It sells products.
It sells products.

It offers information about current events.

3. Based on the descriptions below, which website is most appropriate?
(1 point)
Responses

a site that asks you to send $10 to help schoolchildren in Uganda
a site that asks you to send $10 to help schoolchildren in Uganda

a site that describes violent behavior
a site that describes violent behavior

a site that asks your personal information to enter a contest for a new bike
a site that asks your personal information to enter a contest for a new bike

a site that gives you factual information sponsored by a government agency

Answer 1

1. How do cyber communities differ from communities in the real world with regard to behavior?

   • It can be more difficult to identify inappropriate behavior in a cyber community.

2. Which of the following is a sign that a website is inappropriate?

   • It contains information that you find embarrassing.

3. Based on the descriptions below, which website is most appropriate?

   • a site that gives you factual information sponsored by a government agency.