Coverage : The Cell Phone Etiquette Quiz is designed to test your knowledge of proper cell phone use – when, where and how.
The Cell Phone Etiquette Quiz questions are carefully crafted so you can gauge how much you really know about proper phone etiquette.
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| 1. | Although it's generally considered poor form to use your cell phone on public transportation where others can easily hear your conversation, what percentage of people in a recent poll say they take calls while on a bus or on a train? |
| a. | | 30% |
| b. | | 50% |
| c. | | 65% |
| d. | | 72%
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| 2. | Many people talk louder on cell phones than they would on a regular phone, assuming there is a need. Why is this not necessary? |
| a. | | The microphones on cell phones are more sensitive than in regular phones |
| b. | | It's distracting to people around you |
| c. | | Your talking could be too loud for the person on the other end |
| d. | | You could damage the microphone in your phone
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| 3. | Talking on a cell phone while driving can be as dangerous as ______. |
| a. | | Driving while eating |
| b. | | Driving while distracted by a car full of people |
| c. | | Driving while drunk |
| d. | | Driving while watching TV
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| 4. | If you get a text message while in a restaurant or at a show, what should you do? |
| a. | | Wait until later; it's rude to read and reply to the message |
| b. | | Reply right away; it's far less diverting than talking on the phone |
| c. | | Read the message, but wait until later to respond |
| d. | | Wait until a break either in your conversation or program, and then respond.
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| 5. | What month is Cell Phone Courtesy Month? |
| a. | | June |
| b. | | April |
| c. | | July |
| d. | | There is no Cell Phone Courtesy Month, but there should be
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| 6. | What should you do if you are expecting a call on your cell phone but you have to go into a meeting? |
| a. | | Warn your colleagues you are expecting a call and may need to briefly leave the meeting to answer if it comes through |
| b. | | Warn your colleagues you are expecting a call and then feel free to answer while in the meeting |
| c. | | Put your phone on vibrate and quickly leave the meeting once the call comes |
| d. | | Have your phone's voice mail get the call and get the message as quickly as you can
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| 7. | In which of the following places is it more acceptable to leave your cell phone on and taking calls? |
| a. | | Church |
| b. | | Movie |
| c. | | Car |
| d. | | Business lunch
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| 8. | If you are visiting someone's home, but expecting a call on your cell phone, how should you handle it? |
| a. | | Keep the phone on; rules are relaxed in peoples' homes |
| b. | | Tell your host about the expected call, then put the phone on vibrate |
| c. | | Put the phone on vibrate |
| d. | | Turn your phone off; no call is worth insulting your host over
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| 9. | If you are having a meal with an important person and your cell rings, what should you do? |
| a. | | Immediately turn your phone off |
| b. | | Answer the call immediately and keep it brief |
| c. | | Excuse yourself, step away and keep the call brief |
| d. | | Since it's a business call, and this is a business meeting, take the call, but speak quietly
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| 10. | Fun cell phone rings are popular these days, but why do etiquette experts say blaring Eminem or ABBA from your phone is in poor taste? |
| a. | | Others might not like your taste in music |
| b. | | They are often loud and disruptive |
| c. | | They can be offensive to others |
| d. | | All of the above
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| 11. | In order to respect the personal space of those around you, how far should you stand from people when taking a cell phone call? |
| a. | | 30 feet |
| b. | | 20 feet |
| c. | | 10 feet |
| d. | | 5 feet
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| 12. | You forget to turn off your cell phone when you go to the movies and your phone rings during the trailers. What do you do? |
| a. | | Answer it and be sure to be off the phone by the time the movie starts |
| b. | | Turn if off and let the voice mail take the call |
| c. | | Get up and answer the phone but don't return to your seat until the call is over |
| d. | | Answer it, especially if it's an important call, but keep your voice low and the call brief
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| 13. | You don't always have to turn your phone off in public places. You can always put it on mute or vibrate. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False
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| 14. | In a 2006 survey, what percentage of adults indicated they think it's OK to talk on their cell phone while in the bathroom? |
| a. | | 64% |
| b. | | 38% |
| c. | | 18% |
| d. | | 49%
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| 15. | What state was the first to make illegal the use of a cell phone while driving? |
| a. | | New York |
| b. | | New Jersey |
| c. | | Florida |
| d. | | California
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