Twitter: A Comprehensive Guide to Microblogging

Question 1

What is Twitter's current character limit for a tweet?

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280

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140

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500

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Unlimited

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of using hashtags on Twitter?

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To categorize tweets and make them easier to find

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To promote a specific topic or event

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To mark a tweet as important

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To track user trends

Question 3

What is the term used to describe a series of interconnected tweets?

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Thread

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Story

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Timeline

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Sequence

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of using hashtags on Twitter?

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To categorize tweets and make them easier to find

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To promote a specific topic or event

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To create a personal profile

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To indicate location

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a potential business benefit of using Twitter?

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Guaranteed sales conversions

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Increased brand awareness

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Improved customer engagement

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Reduced marketing costs

Question 6

Define a 'tweetstorm'.

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A series of tweets posted in rapid succession, often addressing a specific topic or issue

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A type of Twitter chat where participants engage in live discussions using a designated hashtag

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A popular trend on Twitter where users share content related to a specific topic using a common hashtag

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A paid advertising campaign on Twitter that allows businesses to promote their products or services

Question 7

What does the presence of a 'blue tick' next to a Twitter account's name signify?

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The account has been verified by Twitter as authentic and credible

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The account is highly popular with a large number of followers

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The account is owned by a celebrity or public figure

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The account is a bot or automated program

Question 8

Identify the primary characteristic of Twitter.

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The ability to share short, text-based messages

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The availability of long-form blog posts for in-depth content

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The focus on visual content sharing, such as images and videos

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The implementation of end-to-end encryption for secure communication

Question 9

What is the designated term for a message posted on Twitter?

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Status

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Post

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Update

Question 10

What is the primary benefit of using hashtags in tweets?

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Increased visibility of tweets to users interested in the topic

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Restriction of tweet visibility to specific audiences or groups

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Ensuring tweets are secure and private from unauthorized access

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Generation of revenue for Twitter through advertising

Question 11

Describe the purpose of a Twitter 'Direct Message' (DM).

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To send a private and direct message to a specific user or group of users

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To post a public message visible to all of a user's followers

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To schedule a tweet to be automatically posted at a later time

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To quote and share someone else's content on your own profile

Question 12

How do retweets contribute to the spread of information on Twitter?

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They amplify messages by expanding their reach beyond the original poster's followers.

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They modify the content of messages, changing their original meaning or intent.

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They primarily indicate personal endorsement or validation.

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They have minimal impact on information sharing, since they only repeat content already seen by followers.

Question 13

How can Twitter's advanced search options help you find more relevant information?

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Exclude certain words from your search

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Search within specific Twitter accounts

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Limit results to a particular language

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Sort results only by relevance

Question 14

Which of the following is not a distinctive feature of Twitter?

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Extensive blogging capabilities.

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Concise messages limited to 140 characters.

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Provision of instant updates.

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Categorization of tweets using hashtags.

Question 15

On Twitter, what term is used to describe a user's brief personal description?

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Bio

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Profile

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Handle

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Timeline

Question 16

What is the primary purpose of using hashtags on Twitter?

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Categorize tweets based on topic.

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Enhance the visibility of tweets to a wider audience.

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Identify the author of a tweet.

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Promote specific products or services.

Question 17

Which of the following is not an advantage of using Twitter for businesses?

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Processing secure financial transactions.

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Engaging with customers.

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Conducting market research.

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Recruiting employees.

Question 18

In the context of Twitter, what is the term for a sequence of tweets linked by a common topic or hashtag?

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Thread

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Chain

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Conversation

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Debate

Question 19

What is the maximum number of characters permitted in a single tweet?

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280

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140

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500

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1000

Question 20

What is the name of Twitter's dedicated platform for advertising?

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Twitter Ads

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Twitter Marketing

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Twitter Promote

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Twitter Sponsored Content

Question 21

What is a tweet on Twitter?

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A short message of up to 280 characters

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A photo or video with a short caption

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A link to an external website

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A private message sent to another user

Question 22

What is the current character limit for a tweet?

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280 characters

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140 characters

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500 characters

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1000 characters

Question 23

What is the purpose of using hashtags on Twitter?

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To categorize posts and make them easier to find

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To indicate the location of the tweet

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To add humor or personality to a post

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To create a new Twitter account

Question 24

What is the difference between a 'retweet' and a 'quote tweet'?

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A retweet shares the original tweet without any changes, while a quote tweet allows you to add your own commentary.

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A quote tweet shares the original tweet with changes, while a retweet does not allow any modifications.

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Both retweets and quote tweets allow you to add your own commentary to the shared tweet.

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Retweets are only possible for tweets from verified accounts, while quote tweets can be used for any tweet.

Question 25

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of false or misleading information spreading rapidly on social media platforms like Twitter?

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Fake news

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Spam

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Phishing

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Cyberbullying

Question 26

What is the purpose of a Twitter 'moment'?

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To organize and curate a collection of tweets around a specific topic or event

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To share a photo or video with a group of followers

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To create a poll to gather feedback from followers

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To send a direct message to another user

Question 27

What is the term for a user on Twitter who has a large number of followers?

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Influencer

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Celebrity

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Expert

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VIP

Question 28

What is the purpose of a Twitter List?

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To organize and categorize Twitter accounts

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To save tweets for later reference

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To send direct messages to multiple recipients

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To schedule tweets for automatic posting

Question 29

What are some ethical concerns associated with using Twitter?

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Privacy

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Misinformation

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Hate speech

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Increased productivity

Question 30

How does Twitter's character limit impact its usefulness in different communication scenarios?

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It can both help and hinder communication on Twitter, depending on the situation

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It always makes communication on Twitter worse

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It always makes communication on Twitter better

Question 31

How does the temporary nature of tweets, which vanish after a short while, influence how users interact with content on Twitter?

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Encourages users to engage with content promptly due to its limited availability.

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Makes users more willing to share sensitive information because it will disappear shortly.

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Discourages the use of hashtags and other discoverability features as tweets vanish quickly.

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Prompts users to follow numerous accounts to avoid missing important content.

Question 32

Which of the following is a unique characteristic of a tweet?

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It has a character limit of 280.

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It can include multimedia such as images and videos.

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It is displayed in chronological order.

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It can be edited after posting.

Question 33

What is the primary purpose of a hashtag on Twitter?

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To track and categorize tweets related to a specific topic or event.

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To follow users who are interested in a particular topic.

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To add emphasis to a word or phrase in a tweet.

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To indicate a location.

Question 34

What is the function of retweeting on Twitter?

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To share another user's tweet with your followers.

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To create a new tweet based on an existing one.

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To follow a user who retweeted a tweet.

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To like a tweet.

Question 35

What is the main purpose of Twitter's 'Explore' tab?

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To discover trending topics, news, and personalized content.

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To view tweets from followed accounts.

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To find and follow new users.

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To manage Twitter lists.

Question 36

What is considered a crucial element of proper Twitter etiquette?

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Behaving respectfully and engaging in meaningful discussions

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Using hashtags sparingly

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Avoiding excessive retweeting

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Accumulating a large number of followers

Question 37

Which combination of content strategies and tweet characteristics is most likely to result in high engagement and shareability on Twitter?

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Retweets, hashtags, images, and brevity

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Long-form text, no visuals, and infrequent posting

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Only promotional content, no personal updates

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Automated posting, no interaction with followers

Question 38

Which of the following is a key feature of Twitter?

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Users can share short messages of up to 280 characters called tweets.

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Images and videos cannot be included in tweets.

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It allows for sharing of long-form articles and videos.

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It is a platform designed exclusively for professional networking.

Question 39

What is the maximum number of characters allowed in a Twitter message?

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280

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140

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500

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1000

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a way to engage with tweets?

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Disliking a tweet by clicking a 'dislike' button.

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Retweeting to share with your followers

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Quoting to share the tweet with your own commentary

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Replying with a comment

Question 41

What is the primary purpose of using hashtags on Twitter?

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To categorize and discover tweets related to a specific topic or conversation.

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To add personal style and flair to your tweets.

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To tag specific users and accounts in your tweets.

Question 42

What is a key benefit of using Twitter?

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It provides a platform for real-time information sharing, discussions, and connecting with others.

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It offers the most comprehensive privacy and security features among social media platforms.

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It has the largest user base compared to other social media platforms.

Question 43

What is the primary difference between a retweet and a quote tweet?

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A quote tweet allows you to add your own commentary or thoughts to the original tweet before sharing it, while a retweet simply shares the original tweet without any additional content.

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Quote tweets are always displayed on your profile, unlike retweets.

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Retweets are only permitted for tweets from verified accounts.

Question 44

Which of the following is an ethical consideration to keep in mind when using Twitter?

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Respecting the privacy of others by not sharing their personal information or content without their consent.

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Using Twitter solely for personal purposes and avoiding any professional or business-related content is considered ethical.

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It is acceptable to spread unverified or potentially false information on Twitter.

Question 45

What is a significant role that Twitter plays in the dissemination of news and information?

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It offers a platform for real-time updates, breaking news, and citizen journalism, allowing users to share information and perspectives from diverse sources.

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Twitter is primarily used for entertainment and sharing personal updates, with limited relevance to news reporting.

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All information and news reported on Twitter should be considered inaccurate or unreliable.

Question 46

Which of the following accurately describes the Twitter community?

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It is a diverse and inclusive community that welcomes users from all backgrounds and perspectives.

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Twitter users are prohibited from expressing their opinions or engaging in discussions.

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The Twitter community is predominantly made up of celebrities and influencers, with limited representation from everyday users.

Question 47

In what way has Twitter significantly influenced communication?

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It has enabled instant and widespread sharing of information, facilitated real-time conversations, and made connecting with people easier regardless of geographical distances.

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Twitter has led to a decline in face-to-face interactions and meaningful relationships.

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Twitter has created a situation where users are only exposed to content that aligns with their existing views and opinions, limiting their perspectives.

Question 48

Which of the following best describes Twitter?

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A microblogging platform

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A social networking site

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A search engine

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An email service

Question 49

What is the maximum length of a tweet?

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280 characters

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140 characters

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500 characters

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1000 characters

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Twitter?

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Private messaging

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Retweets

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Hashtags

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Mentions

Question 51

What is the purpose of a hashtag on Twitter?

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To categorize tweets and make them easier to find

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To add emphasis to a tweet

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To indicate a private message

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To send a direct link to another user

Question 52

Which of the following can be used to share someone else's tweet?

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Retweet

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Follow

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Like

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Comment

Question 53

What is one potential benefit of using Twitter for businesses?

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Increased brand awareness

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Free web hosting

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Secure online storage

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Unlimited email accounts

Question 54

Which of the following is a best practice for using Twitter effectively?

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Use relevant hashtags

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Tweet frequently without considering quality

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Avoid interacting with other users

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Only follow celebrities

Question 55

Who is the founder and former CEO of Twitter?

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Jack Dorsey

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Elon Musk

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Mark Zuckerberg

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Bill Gates