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Respecting and Encouraging Diversity in OSS1.Question 1 OSS projects should explicitly encourage diversity with respect to (Select all answers that apply): 1 / 1 point  Race Correct Racism has no place and alienates people Sex and gender identity Correct People should feel they are valued members of the community National origin and language Correct The more the merrier  Weather Height and weight 2.Question 2 The majority of OSS projects carry out their discussions in English. Therefore (Select all answers that apply): 1 / 1 point It is fine to often use unexplained idioms and cultural references Language misunderstandings are unlikely to occur Misunderstandings will only occur between native and non-native English speakers One should always speak as clearly as possible, and while not being dull, think about the audience and what they will be familiar with Correct You should always try to reach the largest audience with clarity as best you can. 3.Question 3 With respect to criticism, an OSS contributor and reviewer should (Select all answers that apply): 1 / 1 point Demand someone else review your submission and not answer specifics in any detail Answer thoughtfully and point out where one agrees or disagrees, where changes are accepted or not. Correct Take a deep breath and keep an open mind, everyone will benefit Not hold back, it is important to have open and forthright discussion Correct If you disagree say so; if you approve, say so also. Be very careful to never say someone is wrong, as some cultures find that offensive 4.Question 4 Some one on an OSS mailing list introduces a political aside and perhaps a preference during a technical discussion. Appropriate responses include (Select all correct answers): 1 / 1 point Ignore the point and just address the technical issues as needed. Correct Often this is the best path, just concentrate on technical aspects Respond immediately with your own view so the issue is not unchallenged if you disagree, or to reinforce the stance if you do Acknowledge the issue but briefly without putting down anyone with differing opinions. Avoid amplifying Correct You don't have to pretend nothing was said, just don't take the discussion off topic Make social media posts outside the community to alert them that someone has ignorant views 5.Question 5 You propose a new way of doing something, or adding a new feature. Another contributor points out this idea was reject previously. You should (Select all answers that apply): 1 / 1 point Ask whether the need for this feature has grown; the earlier discussion may have been premature Correct Things which seemed not worth the effort in the past may now be important Study the previous discussion and see whether it applies, including whether or not differences between your ideas and the old ones were not seen Correct People sometimes make quick judgements because things seem a certain way with a cursory analysis Ask whether or not technical abilities have evolved to the point where something that was not feasible can be done today Correct This is often the case as hardware, software and networking bandwidth improve Forget about it; no one will pay attention to you if you go forward if the other contributor has more history and trust than you do |