Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Social Networking

What is social networking?

• Connecting with other people on social media sites

• Playing online games

• Watching movies

• Online shopping

What do social networking sites allow people to do?

• Order food online

• Create profiles, connect with other users, exchange messages, and share information

• Book flight tickets

• Read books online

What is the purpose of creating a profile on a social networking site?

• To connect with other people who share interests or have similar backgrounds

• To play online games

• To watch movies

• To listen to music

What is the difference between 'friending' and 'following' on social networking sites?

• Friending creates a mutual relationship, while following creates a one-sided connection

• Friending is for business purposes, while following is for personal purposes

• Friending is for sharing content, while following is for messaging

• Friending is for dating, while following is for making friends

What is the primary focus of social media sites?

• Creating online communities

• User-generated content created and shared online

• Making one-to-one relationships

• Sharing personal information

What is the main goal of algorithms on social media sites?

• To restrict content sharing

• To get people to follow accounts they may be interested in

• To block users from accessing the site

• To delete user profiles

What is the difference between social networking and social media?

• Social networking refers to making connections between users, while social media refers to user-generated content

• Social networking is for personal use, while social media is for business use

• Social networking is for messaging, while social media is for creating profiles

• Social networking is for sharing content, while social media is for making friends

What is the purpose of LinkedIn as a social networking site?

• To help people find a new job or advance their careers

• To watch videos

• To share personal photos

• To play online games

What kind of relationships can be built on social networking sites?

• Online relationships that may lead to offline connections

• Only offline relationships

• Only business relationships

• Only personal relationships

What is the purpose of dating sites in the context of social networking?

• To play online games

• To watch movies

• To help people establish relationships online

• To read books online