What Do You Know About Twitter?

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What was the original name of Twitter?
- Twittr
- Twit It
- Twier
- Twite

About This Quiz

Twitter, unlike any abstract topic that we can come up with definitely doesn't need any introduction from us.
The platform is pretty popular for bridging different individuals together all over the world. You'll find programmers, painters, artist (music or otherwise), accountants, shoe sellers, etcetera. You just have to look and you'll find one.

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Who recommended the hashtag feature?
- A Company Programmer
- A Company Engineer
- A User
- The Twitter CEO
Correct Answer

A. A User

Explanation

A user recommended the hashtag feature on Twitter. Hashtags were not originally a part of the platform but were suggested by a user as a way to categorize and organize tweets. The idea gained popularity and was eventually implemented by Twitter.

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3.

Where was the first tweet sent from?
- Miami
- Houston
- San Fransisco
- New York City
Correct Answer

A. San Fransisco

Explanation

San Fransisco is the correct answer because it is widely known that the first tweet was sent from this city. San Fransisco is the home of Twitter's headquarters, and the first tweet was sent by Jack Dorsey, one of the co-founders of Twitter, on March 21, 2006. Therefore, it can be inferred that the first tweet was sent from San Fransisco.

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4.

Who sent the first tweet?
- Will Palmer
- Edward Jonathan
- Jack Dorsey
- Linda Walker
Correct Answer

A. Jack Dorsey

Explanation

Jack Dorsey is the correct answer because he is widely recognized as the person who sent the first tweet. Jack Dorsey is the co-founder and CEO of Twitter, a popular social media platform. On March 21, 2006, he sent the first tweet, which read "just setting up my twttr." This tweet marked the beginning of Twitter and its subsequent growth into one of the most influential social media platforms in the world.

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5.

When was Twitter launched?
- 2004
- 2005
- 2006
- 2007
Correct Answer

A. 2006

Explanation

Twitter was launched in 2006.

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6.

When was the hashtag feature used for the first time?
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
Correct Answer

A. 2007

Explanation

In 2007, the hashtag feature was used for the first time. This feature allows users to categorize and search for specific topics or keywords on social media platforms. It has since become widely popular and is now used across various social media platforms as a way to group related content and facilitate discussions on specific subjects.

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7.

How many days does it take to get a billion tweet nowadays?
- 12
- 10
- 7
- 5
Correct Answer

A. 7

Explanation

It takes 7 days to get a billion tweets nowadays. This implies that the rate at which tweets are being generated is quite high. With billions of users and constant activity on social media platforms, it is possible to reach such a massive number of tweets within a week.

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8.

When was Twitter actually incorporated?
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
Correct Answer

A. 2007

Explanation

Twitter was actually incorporated in 2007. This means that the company was legally established and recognized as a separate entity in that year. It is important to note that incorporation is a formal process that provides a company with certain rights and legal status. Therefore, 2007 is the correct answer as it represents the year when Twitter became an officially recognized entity.

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How many years approximately did it take to get to the billionth tweet on the platform?
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 2
Correct Answer

A. 3

Explanation

The correct answer is 3. This suggests that it took approximately 3 years to reach the billionth tweet on the platform.

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10.

In 26 tweets, how many approximately contain a curse word?
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 1
Correct Answer

A. 2

Explanation

The correct answer is 2 because it is stated that approximately 2 out of the 26 tweets contain a curse word.

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