Social Media Review - 2023-24
Quiz by Peter Skerritt
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- Q1
Which of these is an example of content?
Your username
Your follower count
A selfie
Privacy settings
30s - Q2
How do most social media platforms make most of their money?
Selling ad space to advertisers for users to see
Social media platforms don't make money
Subscription fees
Selling user information to advertisers
30s - Q3
What is one big difference between social media and more traditional media (like TV or newspapers)?
Social media users create and supply the content
Traditional media doesn't have ads or commercials
Social media isn't seen by as many people as traditional media
Traditional media doesn't have content while social media does
30s - Q4
How do social media platforms target users with ads?
More ads are shown to users who spend more money
User devices record and report relevant speech to advertisers
Social media platforms only show ads to "free" users
Users are targeted with relevant ads based on the content they post
30s - Q5
Which of these is valuable data for a social media platform to share with advertisers?
Recommended users to follow
The current selection of ads targeted to users
Photos, videos, and text posts
Usernames and passwords
30s - Q6
What might motivate people to post on social media platforms?
More posts means fewer ads
Feedback, such as likes, shares, or comments
Trolls don't harass users who post a lot
Posting more content unlocks more features
30s - Q7
What is a curated identity?
Stolen names, addresses, and private information about other users
A user who asks a lot of questions online
A carefully crafted online persona that often doesn't reflect real life
A user who abuses other users on social media
30s - Q8
Posting which of these things is an example of "oversharing"?
A link to a YouTube video you like
A quick review of a game you just played
A photo of your dinner plate with your favorite food on it
An unedited/pure photo of your school report card
30s - Q9
If you delete a social media post, does that mean that it's gone for good?
No
Yes
30s - Q10
What do privacy settings do on social media?
They increase ads shown for a user
They control access to your posts by other users
They filter out all negative reactions to a user's posts
They only allow users online at certain times
30s - Q11
Which of these is NOT a good way to react if a social media user trolls or harasses you?
Block the user
Tell a trusted adult
Log off and calm down before reacting
Threaten the user right back
30s - Q12
Which of these is not a social media platform that either currently exists or existed in the past?
Friendster
MySpace
Napster
Six Degrees
30s - Q13
What is the internet term for a user who harasses and insults other users, often leaving angry or aggressive comments or replies to posts?
n00b
greenhorn
basic
troll
30s - Q14
Social media platforms inform users on their devices that other users reacted to their posts by... what?
Phone calls
Telepathy
Notifications
Users only find out if they are actively logged in
30s - Q15
Which of these social media platforms is in danger of being banned in the United States in 2024?
Facebook
TikTok
X
Snapchat
30s