Deck 6: Social Media and Sports Journalism

Question 1

Which social network has the largest number of users worldwide?

A) Twitter
B) Instagram
C) Snapchat
D) Facebook

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Per the text, sports journalists who properly connect and interact with audiences on social media ideally could lead to those same audiences…?

A) Boycotting your media outlet, which brings attention
B) Liking your social media posts, which increases your like counts
C) Replying with anger, which should be the goal of all sports media professionals
D) Spreading your content to their own feeds, which leads to more potential viewers

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following is an ethical dilemma that sports journalists face in social media usage?

A) Recording live video
B) Publishing breaking news that isn't verified
C) Sharing their own content
D) Posting professional photos to Instagram

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the major social networks would be the best choice for posting live play-by-play commentary of a sporting event?

A) Twitter
B) Facebook
C) Snapchat
D) Instagram

Question 5

Which of the following groups is it acceptable for sports journalists to follow on social media?

A) Athletes they cover
B) Other sports journalists
C) Teams they cover
D) All of the above