TikTok Ban Quiz

What is TikTok owned by?

• A U.S. company

• A Chinese company called ByteDance

• The U.S. government

• A European company

What did Congress pass a law requiring TikTok to do?

• Shut down permanently

• Be sold or face a ban in the U.S.

• Increase its user base

• Change its algorithm

What is one concern the U.S. government has about TikTok?

• It is too popular among teenagers

• It collects data from American users

• It is owned by Facebook

• It is not available in China

What is an algorithm in the context of TikTok?

• A video editing tool

• A set of instructions that recommends content

• A type of smartphone

• A government regulation

Why might it be difficult for TikTok to find a new owner in time?

• The app is not popular enough

• The cost would be tens of billions of dollars

• There are no interested buyers

• The app is banned worldwide

Why do some TikTok creators oppose the sale of TikTok?

• They believe it is too expensive

• There is no good alternative for sharing views and earning income

• They want to create their own app

• They support U.S. government actions

What could happen if TikTok is banned in the U.S.?

• TikTok will become more popular

• There might be more alternatives like YouTube Shorts

• TikTok will change its logo

• TikTok will move its headquarters to the U.S.

What does TikTok claim about its U.S. user data?

• It is stored on servers owned by the Chinese government

• It is stored on servers not owned by China

• It is shared with other social media platforms

• It is not collected at all

What are some alternatives to TikTok mentioned in the article?

• Facebook Stories and Twitter Fleets

• YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and Snapchat's Spotlight

• Pinterest Pins and LinkedIn Videos

• MySpace and Friendster

What should TikTok users do to protect their data?

• Share their contacts with TikTok

• Set up a new anonymous account

• Always grant permission for tracking

• Use TikTok only on weekends