Understanding Social Media Vocabulary

Miles posts photos, comments on blogs, and shops online. What is his "digital footprint"?

• A type of social media post

• The record of your online activities and information left behind

• A new social media trend

• A privacy setting

Lola is commenting on her friend Ava's photo on a social media platform. Which of the following actions by Lola is an example of social media etiquette?

• Posting private information about others without permission

• Using respectful language in comments and posts

• Ignoring messages from friends

• Sharing fake news

Annelise just created a new account on a social media platform. She wants to make sure only certain people can see her information and posts. What is the main purpose of the privacy settings she should use?

• To change your profile picture

• To control who can see your information and posts

• To increase the number of followers

• To make your account public

Diego wants to share his travel photos on social media and make sure others interested in travel can easily find them. What should he use to categorize his content and make it searchable?

• To delete posts

• To categorize content and make it searchable

• To block users

• To increase privacy

Michael posts a funny video on social media. Within a few hours, thousands of people have seen it and are sharing it with their friends. Which of the following best describes Michael's post?

• A post that is deleted quickly

• A post that is seen and shared by a large number of people in a short time

• A post with no likes or comments

• A post that is only visible to friends

Sam wants to make sure only certain people can comment on his social media posts. Which feature should he use to do this?

• Tagging

• Privacy settings

• Trending topics

• Digital footprint

Adam sees a post on social media that he disagrees with. How can he demonstrate good social media etiquette when responding?

• Insulting them in the comments

• Ignoring their opinion completely

• Responding politely and explaining your point of view respectfully

• Sharing their post without permission

Michael and Alyssa want to make sure their online presence is safe and responsible. Which action can help them manage their digital footprint?

• Posting everything you do online

• Regularly reviewing and deleting old posts

• Accepting all friend requests

• Ignoring privacy settings

Alyssa tags Donte in a photo on social media that Donte doesn’t want others to see. What is the best way for Donte to handle this situation using social media features?

• Ignore the post

• Unfriend your friend

• Remove the tag or adjust your privacy settings

• Post a rude comment

Ava and Miles want to stay updated with the latest social media trends. Which of the following activities should they participate in to follow a current trend?

• Sending letters by mail

• Participating in viral challenges like the "Ice Bucket Challenge"

• Using landline phones

• Reading printed newspapers