CDC Social Media Quiz
See if you can answer all the questions in our social media quiz without asking your friends. Ironic, huh?
- 1.
What percentage of text is allowed on creative in promoted posts and other forms of Facebook advertising?
- A.
30%
- B.
50%
- C.
20%
- D.
15%
Correct Answer
C. 20%Explanation
Facebook forbids advertisers to use images for ads that include more than 20% text to ensure users only see high-quality content. Logos and slogans may be classified as text.
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/business/help/468870969814641Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many characters does Twitter allow you to send in a direct message?
- A.
140
- B.
160
- C.
5,000
- D.
10,000
Correct Answer
D. 10,000Explanation
Twitter is breaking its 140 character policy with Direct Messages! You can now send up to 10,000 characters in one DM. The purpose is to compete with other messaging applications in the space like WhatsApp and WeChat.
More Info: https://support.twitter.com/articles/14606Rate this question:
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- 3.
If you’re setting up a Facebook ad to get more readers to your blog, what Facebook objective would you select to create the biggest impact?
- A.
Boost your post
- B.
Promote your page
- C.
Send people to your website
- D.
Increase conversions on your website
Correct Answer
C. Send people to your websiteExplanation
Facebook has specifically created the website ad unit in newsfeeds to send users to any section of an advertiser’s website. When users click on your ad, they are taken out of Facebook to your homepage, online store, product page, blog or any page you so desire.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is a dark post considered on Facebook?
- A.
A post that only appears in newsfeed that surfaces as an ad
- B.
A post that is only published in Facebook newsfeed to all that follow your brand page, not timelines
- C.
A post that is removed from your Facebook timeline
- D.
A post that only shows up your Facebook timeline and not in the newsfeed
Correct Answer
A. A post that only appears in newsfeed that surfaces as an adExplanation
“Publish” an ad to your brand’s Facebook page newsfeed without actually doing so! Tricky, right? Dark posts are Facebook’s way to allow advertisers to promote an unpublished post in Power Editor, which only surfaces as an ad.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What feature is not available on Instagram yet?
- A.
Direct messaging to multiple followers
- B.
Ability to schedule posts
- C.
Shop Now button for retailers
- D.
Ability to edit captions
Correct Answer
B. Ability to schedule postsExplanation
Instagram currently doesn’t allow users to schedule posts from its native platform. Vendors have found ways around this, but currently no seamless integration exists.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What social media channel is unrelated to the rest?
- A.
Vine
- B.
Periscope
- C.
Twitter
- D.
Meerkat
Correct Answer
D. MeerkatExplanation
Twitter is the parent company of video platforms, Vine and Periscope. Meerkat competes directly with Periscope in the live stream mobile app realm but is outpaced by Periscope’s ability to let users re-watch streams up to 24 hours.Rate this question:
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