Question 1 of 10
5.0 Points
In the study “Facebook: How Students Work It”, the authors found that anonymity is positively related to both engagement and connectedness.
Correct
True
False
Answer Key: False
Feedback: False
Question 2 of 10
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What year was social media first used?
A.1955
Correct B.1969
C.1984
D.2001
Answer Key: B
Feedback: B. 1969
Question 3 of 10
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One of the limitations identified by the authors of the study “Facebook: How Students Work It” was
A.The authors do not clearly define the term “connectedness”.
Correct B.The study only sampled one specific group of people.
C.The study did not sample enough people.
D.The authors did not clearly define the term “relational goals”.
Answer Key: B
Feedback: The study only sampled one specific group of people.
Question 4 of 10
5.0 Points
“Social media” is a term used to only describe social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
Correct
True
False
Answer Key: False
Feedback: False
Question 5 of 10
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The argumentative and persuasive use of the procedures that are the building blocks of computer programs is called
A.Algorithms.
B.Interactive elements.
Correct C.Procedural rhetoric.
D.None of the above.
Answer Key: C
Feedback: C. Procedural Rhetoric
Question 6 of 10
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Persuasion relies on social connections and cultural assumptions that set the standards for what is considered correct or trustworthy.
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True
False
Answer Key: True
Feedback: True
Question 7 of 10
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Consumers of mass media have always used their experience and interpretations as topics to engage other fans and friends, and is known as
A.Crowdsourcing.
B.Procedural rhetoric.
C.Interpretive claims.
Correct D.Conversation currency.
Answer Key: D
Feedback: D. Conservation Currency
Question 8 of 10
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The practice of “water-cooler conversations” was the practice of discussing one’s views about the latest television programs decades ago.
Correct
True
False
Answer Key: True
Feedback: True
Question 9 of 10
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Twitter specializes in ____ whom one can follow, but Facebook focuses on _____.
A.colleagues, relatives
B.relatives, colleagues
Correct C.strangers, acquaintances
D.acquaintances, strangers
Answer Key: C
Feedback: strangers, acquaintances
Question 10 of 10
5.0 Points
In order to understand the roots of social media in a communication setting, it is necessary to gain some knowledge of the broader field of interpersonal communication.
Incorrect
True
False
Answer Key: False