Quiz Yourself On Instant Messaging

Instant messaging is one of the most popular applications on the Internet, so it makes sense to become more familiar with it. Here's a short T/F quiz to test your IM smarts:

Test Your 'Net IQ #14

1. The term for the people you choose to exchange messages with is known as your "buddy list."


True

False




2. If your contacts want to learn more about you they might find that information in your "profile."


True

False




3. You can't get computer viruses through instant messaging software.


True

False




4. LOL, MYOB, KWIM are examples of shorthand abbreviations used in instant messaging.


True

False




5. When you instant message, It's not a good idea to use your real name for your "screename."


True

False