Facebook's Mission and Controversies

The video explores Facebook's significant role in global networking, highlighting its involvement in the 2016 US election interference by Russian operatives. It delves into Facebook's security challenges, the Cambridge Analytica scandal, and Mark Zuckerberg's congressional testimony. The narrative underscores the erosion of user trust and the company's efforts to address data privacy and security issues.

What percentage of the global population uses Facebook monthly?

• One-quarter

• One-third

• One-half

• One-fifth

What was the main concern about Facebook's role in the 2016 US presidential election?

• It was used to hack voting machines.

• It was used to influence voters through ads.

• It was used to sell user data.

• It was used to promote fake news.

Who discovered the Russian operatives' activities on Facebook?

• Alex Stamos

• John Thune

• Mark Zuckerberg

• Laurie Segall

What was the method used by Cambridge Analytica to collect Facebook user data?

• Through phishing emails

• By hacking into Facebook servers

• Through a personality quiz app

• By purchasing data from Facebook

How many Facebook users' data was improperly obtained by Cambridge Analytica?

• 200 million

• 100 million

• 50 million

• 87 million

What was Mark Zuckerberg's response to the data breach scandal?

• He denied any wrongdoing.

• He apologized and took responsibility.

• He blamed the users.

• He ignored the issue.

What was a major criticism of the Senators during Zuckerberg's testimony?

• They lacked understanding of technology.

• They were too aggressive.

• They were biased against Facebook.

• They were too lenient.

What did Facebook promise to do in response to potential regulations?

• Shut down the platform

• Increase advertising

• Give users more control over their data

• Reduce the number of users

What was the main question regarding Facebook's mission after the scandals?

• Did it focus on global expansion?

• Did it prioritize user privacy?

• Did it innovate enough?

• Did making money interfere with its mission?

What was the public's reaction to Facebook's handling of the data breach?

• They were indifferent.

• They were supportive.

• They were outraged.

• They were confused.