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