Blogging Terminology Quiz

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    _______ are the opinions of your readers left in response to a blog post. It is a useful way for you to connect with your audience.

    • Likes
    • Comments
    • News
    • Pictures
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Are you thinking of blogging or do you already running a successful blog(s)? Check out the following blogging terminology quiz and see if you're a master in the glossary of blogging or not. If you are a beginner you might be curious, and if you are a seasoned content creator then you must be aware of all blogging terminologies. Blogging is any form of writing, photography, and other informational diary-style text entries that are published online. One should have a good knowledge of blogging terms to be a successful blogger. Do you think you already have? Take the quiz and see for yourself.

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  • 2. 

    These are the long word phrases typically consist of four or more words to attract visitors.

    • Long-Tail Keywords

    • Keywords

    • Short-Tail Keywords

    • Call to action

    Correct Answer
    A. Long-Tail Keywords
    Explanation
    Long-tail keywords are phrases that consist of four or more words and are used to attract visitors to a website. These keywords are more specific and targeted, which means they have less competition and can help a website rank higher in search engine results. By using long-tail keywords, website owners can attract a more relevant audience and increase their chances of converting visitors into customers.

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  • 3. 

    ______ are individual articles that make up a blog.

    • Posts

    • Data

    • Articles

    • Keywords

    Correct Answer
    A. Posts
    Explanation
    Posts are individual articles that make up a blog. In a blog, each entry or article is referred to as a post. These posts are typically organized in reverse chronological order, with the most recent post appearing at the top of the blog. They are the primary content pieces that provide information, insights, or stories to the readers of the blog.

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  • 4. 

    What is the part of a blog that appears at the top and usually includes the blog title? It can also include an image and is used to brand the blog by giving it a specific look and feel.

    • Footer

    • Index

    • Header

    • Sidebar

    Correct Answer
    A. Header
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "header". In a blog, the header is the part that appears at the top and typically includes the blog title. It is also used to brand the blog by giving it a specific look and feel. The header may include an image or logo that represents the blog's identity.

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  • 5. 

    A _______ is a column (or more than one column) that is displayed next to the main column of a blog. Usually contains extra information about the blog and the blogger. Sometimes used for advertising.

    • Sidebar

    • Menubar

    • Spacebar

    • Columnbar

    Correct Answer
    A. Sidebar
    Explanation
    A sidebar is a column (or more than one column) that is displayed next to the main column of a blog. It usually contains extra information about the blog and the blogger. Sometimes, it is also used for advertising.

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  • 6. 

    A blog is an online dated diary listing your periodic thoughts on a specific topic, often in  _______ chronological order.

    • Reverse

    • Straight

    • Linear

    • Line-by-line

    Correct Answer
    A. Reverse
    Explanation
    A blog is an online dated diary listing your periodic thoughts on a specific topic, often in reverse chronological order. This means that the most recent posts appear at the top of the blog, while older posts are listed below in a reverse order of their publication dates. This allows readers to easily access the latest content and follow the progression of the blogger's thoughts over time.

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  • 7. 

    A _______ is a list of other blogs that a blogger might recommend by providing links to them.

    • Article

    • Post

    • Blogroll

    • Guest posting

    Correct Answer
    A. Blogroll
    Explanation
    A blogroll is a list of other blogs that a blogger might recommend by providing links to them. It is a way for bloggers to showcase and promote other blogs that they enjoy or find interesting. By including a blogroll on their own blog, bloggers can help their readers discover new content and engage with the blogging community.

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  • 8. 

    What is the front page of a blog called?

    • Header

    • Index page

    • Theme

    • Title

    Correct Answer
    A. Index page
    Explanation
    The front page of a blog is commonly referred to as the index page. This is the main landing page of the blog where visitors can find a list of recent blog posts or featured content. It serves as an introduction to the blog and provides easy navigation to different sections or categories of the blog. The index page is designed to give visitors a snapshot of the content available on the blog and entice them to explore further.

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  • 9. 

    When you login to your blogging account, what is the first screen with all controls, tools and functions?

    • Timeline

    • Archive

    • Dashboard

    • Plugin

    Correct Answer
    A. Dashboard
    Explanation
    When you login to your blogging account, the first screen that appears is the dashboard. The dashboard is where you can find all the controls, tools, and functions to manage and customize your blog. It allows you to create and edit posts, manage comments, change themes, add plugins, and perform various administrative tasks. It serves as the central hub for controlling and organizing your blogging activities.

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  • 10. 

    Which one of the below is not a blogging platform?

    • Blogger

    • LiveJournal

    • FriendFeed

    • Wordpress

    Correct Answer
    A. FriendFeed
    Explanation
    FriendFeed is not a blogging platform because it is primarily a social media aggregator that allows users to consolidate and share their online activities from various social networking sites. Unlike the other options listed, FriendFeed does not provide the necessary tools and features for creating and managing a blog.

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