online class social media midterm
The term 'blog' is a combination of the words
web and log
What was the word of the year in 2004?
blog
The majority of teens say that they wouldn't have a social life without text messaging. true or false
False
How can one create an online professional network using Facebook?
by friending others in a particular industry
a hashtag is
a word or phrase preceded by a pound sign, used to identify messages on a specific topic
___________and___________ blogs have become a popular and useful trend among educators
academic, classroom
What is the most popular social media platform on the Web today?
Approximately 1 billion dollars' worth of advertisements have been sold to blogs. true or false
false
By definition, forums are open to only select members. true or false
false
Which of the following is a type of social media? blogs wikis video sharing
all of the above
One of the most gratifying features of Facebook is
the ability for friends to comment on ur activity
What percentage of people ages 15 and over report using at least one social media platform?
74%
Facebook bought Instagram in 2012 for an estimated
one billion dollars
which is the most visual social media site
Snapchat has various features, but the main purpose of the site is to
send temporary photos and videos to friends
Pinterest has gained a reputation for being
simple clean and positive
Facebook was initially created as a
way for college students to stay in touch
You can send a direct message to anyone on Twitter. true or false
false
Live streaming involves transmitting or receiving
live video and audio
Which device has increased social media use by the largest degree?
smartphone
Snapchat can be used effectively by businesses. true or false
true
Social networking is the most popular online activity.
true
Today, Snapchat has over 150 million users daily.
true
true or false, You can block anyone on Twitter.
true
Ad impressions are
when an ad is fetched from its source and is countable
You can follow anyone on Twitter without the need to send a request.
true
social media is a useful tool for job seekers
true
true or false, All of the Fortune 500 companies are represented on LinkedIn.
true
true or false, Social media is helpful in maintaining interpersonal relationships.
true
Updating your status on Facebook allows you to share what's on your mind with
ur entire frands list
It's wise to set your profile settings on Facebook so that which group of people can see your posts and photos?
ur friends only
The only people you should share your social media account passwords with are
ur parents
what is the biggest threat that social media poses to business?
damage to brand repuration
Extroverts tend to spend more time on Facebook than introverts.
false
Facebook is the most visited site in the world. true or false
false
In order to add people from your contact lists as Friends on Facebook, you must first
Type in your username and password for each account
tweets r limited to how many characters
140
How many blogs are there on Tumblr?
217,000,000
How many "friends" does the average Facebook user have?
338
How many Facebook users play games on the site each month?
375,500,000,000
Approximately how many tweets are posted on Twitter each day?
500 million
Founder Mark Zuckerberg announced the new Facebook Timeline as
"the story of your life"
What symbol is included in a Twitter hashtag?
#
What are the two ways a user can 'pin' on Pinterest?
'Repin' someone else's image or add or upload your own pin.
Which YouTube feature allows you to locate educational content?
the search feature
One of the disadvantages of the screen barrier is that it can have a detrimental effect on
the way we treat others
Anyone with basic computer skills can manage a blog.
true
Business owners can have both a Facebook profile and Facebook page. true or false
true
Direct messages are the only private forms of communication on Twitter. true or false
true
Many companies will accept a LinkedIn profile instead of a resume. true or false
true
Blogs were first called
weblogs
What percent of men say that they could not do without their cellphones?
32
How do you share someone else's tweet with your own Twitter followers?
retweet it
One of the key distinctions between Facebook and Twitter is its
speed
Three examples of blogging platforms are
tumblr blogger and wordpress
Which of these pairs of sites allow users to follow other members and be followed as well?
twitter and pinterest
Twitter has approximately how many members?
284 million
Some feel that Musical.ly could possibly be the next _______ for the social media world.
MTV
Some fear that the popularity of social networking may be: Contributing to cyberbullying Detracting from our real-life relationships Inhibiting face-to-face communication
all of the above
Who was the first president to use social media as part of his campaign strategy?
barack obama
On Pinterest, users create
boards
If you have numerous related pictures to upload to Facebook at one time, it's best to
create a new photo album
Instagram has grown slowly and its popularity has declined.
false
Once you delete a blog post, no one will have access to the deleted content.
false
Social media platforms are the only types of social media on the Web. true or false
false
Through Snapchat, less than 100 snaps are shared every second.
false
true or false, Facebook and Twitter users are increasingly accessing the platform from their personal computers.
false
first widespread social media platform was
friendster
An academic or professional blog would be especially useful in which of the following fields?
information technology
Snapchat is becoming a major player in the world of global and social media _________strategies.
marketing
What symbol distinguishes Facebook users who have connected their Smartphones to their Facebook accounts?
mobile icon
Professionals can use YouTube for all of the following purposes except
performing individual consultations
Facebook users between the ages of 18 and 29 report using Facebook for what primary reason?
personal use
When considering privacy for your Snapchat use, remember that anyone could still __________ what you send, despite it being 'temporary.'
screenshot
A unique feature of Snapchat is that videos and pictures __________within several seconds of another user viewing them.
self-destruct