How Zoom Became the Pandemic’s Go-to Social Network

Zoom, initially a startup in enterprise communications, became a key social network during the COVID-19 pandemic, with user numbers skyrocketing. Founded by Eric Yuan, Zoom's simplicity and reliability made it popular, but it faced significant security and privacy challenges. Despite these issues, Zoom adapted by enhancing security measures and remains crucial in a socially distanced world. The future of Zoom, whether as a corporate tool or a household name, remains uncertain.

What was Zoom's user growth from December to April during the pandemic?

• From 10 million to 200 million

• From 10 million to 100 million

• From 50 million to 200 million

• From 50 million to 300 million

Who founded Zoom and in which year?

• Bill Gates in 2012

• Mark Zuckerberg in 2010

• Steve Jobs in 2007

• Eric Yuan in 2011

What was a key reason for Zoom's popularity during the pandemic?

• Its complex interface

• Its high cost

• Its ease of use and scalability

• Its limited user capacity

What was one of the major security issues Zoom faced?

• End-to-end encryption was not true

• Lack of video quality

• No mobile app support

• Limited meeting duration

How did Zoom address the issue of Zoom bombing?

• By increasing meeting duration

• By reducing user capacity

• By adding a feature to report users

• By removing video recording

What acquisition did Zoom make to enhance its encryption?

• Keybase

• Slack

• WhatsApp

• Skype

What is a potential future scenario for Zoom post-pandemic?

• It will only be used by businesses

• It will remain a household name

• It will become obsolete

• It will only be used by schools