TECH TALK 3.3

1.Why is it important to correctly use the correct Reply, Reply All, CC, BCC, and Forwarding options?

So e-mail is not sent to the wrong person

2.Why is it a bad idea to use capital letters to emphasize a point in an e-mail?

It looks like your shouting

3.What are three types of electronic communication that contribute to inbox overflow?

Jokes, Junk mail, Hoaxes

4.If you spread information around in an e-mail that harms a person or an organization, but it is true, it is gossip. If you spread information that harms a person or an organization and it is false, it is ____.

Libel

WARM UP 10/11/07

IMAGINATIVE : CREATIVE :: stair : _____

3. step

WORD QUIZ
gossamer
Which looks most like gossamer?

1. a spider's web

FAX COVER

TECH TALK 3.2

1.______ are viruses that copy themselves until filling up a computer's storage space.

Worm

2.What are two types of “sneaky viruses” that are not designed to harm your computer but can still cause serious problems?

Spyware & adware

3.What are two ways a virus can infect your computer?

e-mail & infected floppy disk

4.What type of software is available to help prevent viruses and WORMS?

anti-virus & firewalls

WARM UP 10/10/07

CAR : AUTOMOBILE :: _____ : swamp

3. marsh

WORD QUIZ
viscous
"I was going to get one of those lizards," said Willa, "but they are too viscous.

2. "They have a slimy feel.

WARM UP 10/9

EXCLUDE : INVITE :: _____ : quiet

1. chatty

WORD QUIZ
plausible
Which would be a plausible reason for being late to school?

2. The bus came late.