Social Media Principles and Practices

Which of the following is considered the earliest precursor to modern social media?

• Facebook
• MySpace
• SixDegrees.com
• Twitter

The first recognizable social media platform, Six Degrees, was launched in what year?

• 1997
• 2001
• 2003
• 1995

What was the primary purpose of Friendster when it was launched in 2002?

• To connect with friends and share photos
• To buy and sell products
• To find jobs
• To stream music

Which social media platform was originally created as a platform for college students only and later expanded to the general public?

• Twitter
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Snapchat

In what year did YouTube, the popular video-sharing platform, launch?

• 2005
• 2006
• 2004
• 2007

Twitter is known for limiting users' posts to how many characters in a single tweet?

• 140 characters
• 280 characters
• 160 characters
• 120 characters

Which social media platform was created as a way to share short, disappearing photos and videos?

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Snapchat
• Twitter

LinkedIn is primarily used for:

• Video gaming
• Professional networking
• Online shopping
• Music streaming

What was the first social media platform to introduce the concept of the "like" button?

• Twitter
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Snapchat

What is the main focus of Pinterest?

• Sharing professional profiles
• Streaming videos
• Sharing photos and ideas
• Online shopping