Social Media Our Connected World Midterm
When compared to a standard website, a blog is usually more
dynamic
Although blogs are now used for just about every purpose imaginable, many people use them as they were first used ______________________
to share personal info
A selfie is a photo one has taken of oneself.
true
Blogs were first called
Weblogs
What symbol distinguishes Facebook users who have connected their Smartphones to their Facebook accounts?
a mobile icon
Which of the following is a type of social media?
all of the above
What's the biggest threat that social media poses to businesses?
damage to brand reputation
Social media platforms are the only types of social media on the Web.
False
Some feel that TikTok could possibly be the next _______ for the social media world.
MTV
Approximately 1 billion dollars' worth of advertisements have been sold to blogs.
false
Following a company on LinkedIn is very similar to retweeting a funny tweet.
false
Instagram has grown slowly and its popularity has declined.
false
The majority of teens say that they wouldn't have a social life without text messaging.
false
Through Snapchat, less than 100 snaps are shared every second.
false
Today, Facebook is used primarily for
interpersonal communication
Live streaming involves transmitting or receiving
live video and audio
When posting on social media, only post things you wouldn't mind sharing with your
parents and potential employer
Professionals can use YouTube for all of the following purposes except
performing individual consultations
In order to ensure that you are not inadvertently sharing personal information with strangers on social media sites, you should check your
privacy settings
All of the Fortune 500 companies are represented on LinkedIn.
true
Direct messages are the only private forms of communication on Twitter.
true
It's advisable to create both a personal and professional Twitter account.
true
Today, Snapchat has over 150 million users daily.
true
You can block anyone on twitter
true
You can send a direct message to anyone on Twitter if they allow, even those who might not follow you.
true
TikTok is similar to which other two sites?
Youtube and Vine
What symbol is included in a Twitter handle?
@
Social networking is the most popular online activity.
True
Users of TikTok (formerly Musical.ly) are referred to as 'musers.'
True
Video was mostly a passive medium before the launch of YouTube.
True
What you post on Facebook can compromise your ability to become employed.
True
Which of these pairs of sites allow users to follow other members and be followed as well?
Twitter and Pinterest
Many people speculate that Twitter is becoming popular amongst teens because
Twitter is less popular amongst parents
What portion of companies use social media to locate new employees?
nearly all
Who can join Facebook Groups for Schools?
Anyone with a school or university email address
What was the word of the year in 20024
Blog
Tweets are limited to how many characters?
140
Snapchat users tend to be in the age range of
18-24
What percent of men say that they could not do without their cellphones?
32
What age group is currently experiencing the most growth in terms of social media use?
50 and over
What percentage of Fortune 500 companies have an active Facebook page?
73%
How do you share someone else's tweet with your own Twitter followers?
Retweet it
If you have numerous related pictures to upload to Facebook at one time, it's best to
Create a new photo album
When it was first launched, Twitter was called
Twttr
It is possible to initiate a chat with someone via Facebook even if they aren't online.
True
Snapchat can be used effectively by businesses.
True
Social media began before the Internet was made available to the public.
True
Social media is helpful in maintaining interpersonal relationships.
True