Question 1

Which of the following best completes the following statement,'Connected ______ in a network experience ______;these are behavior-based ties such as talking with each other,attending an event together,or working together.'?
A)Nodes,flows.
B)Ties,flows.
C)Nodes,interactions.
D)Ties,interactions.
E)None of these.

Accepted Answer

Nodes in a network experience interactions, which are behavior-based ties such as talking with each other, attending an event together, or working together. This terminology is commonly used in network theory to describe the entities (nodes) and their relationships (interactions).

Question 2

Which of the following best completes the following sentence,'When members of an online network arrange to meet in a physical location this is known as a(n)__________'.?
A)LinkedIn Event.
B)Social Meet.
C)Meetup.
D)Happening.
E)None of these.

Accepted Answer

"Meetup" is the most commonly used term to describe when members of an online network arrange to meet in person. LinkedIn Events are specific events created within the LinkedIn platform, and "Social Meet" and "Happening" are less commonly used terms.

Question 3

Which of the following best completes the following sentence,'______ refers to the deliberate provocation of conflict by posting messages that are inflammatory,controversial,insulting,and/or provocative.'?
A)Trolling.
B)Rickrolling.
C)Doxing.
D)Flaming.
E)None of these.

Accepted Answer

Trolling is the act of deliberately posting messages or comments intended to provoke a response from others. These messages are often inflammatory, controversial, insulting, or provocative, with the goal of stirring up conflict or starting an argument. Rickrolling is a type of internet prank where someone pretends to link to a relevant website or video, but instead links the viewer to the music video for Rick Astley's song "Never Gonna Give You Up." Doxing is the act of searching for and publishing someone's personal information online without their consent. Flaming is the act of sending abusive or insulting messages online, typically in a public forum. None of these options fit the definition provided as well as trolling does.

Question 4

Which of the following represent resources accumulated via community relationships and access to others which are 'traded' for other things?
A)Latent ties.
B)Social capital.
C)Legitimate power.
D)Network units.
E)Nodes.

Accepted Answer

Social capital refers to resources that individuals or groups have access to through their social networks and community relationships. These resources can include information, knowledge, social support, and access to opportunities or resources that may not be readily available otherwise. Social capital can be "traded" or mobilized towards achieving specific goals or objectives, and is often built and maintained through ongoing social interactions and relationships.

Question 5

One factor that drives Facebook's success is that it allows users to share photos,live video,events,quizzes,etc.What is this exemplary of?
A)CRM.
B)Monetization.
C)Word-of-mouth communications.
D)Personal presence.
E)Social Object Theory.

Accepted Answer

This is exemplary of the Social Object Theory, which states that social media platforms succeed when they allow users to share diverse types of content that serve as conversation starters and enable social interactions. By allowing users to share photos, live video, events, quizzes, etc., Facebook provides a range of social objects that users can share and discuss, which helps to keep them engaged on the platform.

Question 6

Which of the following is not an example of social capital?
A)Useful information.
B)Relationships.
C)Ability to organize groups.
D)LinkedIn connections.
E)Disconnected employee.

Accepted Answer

Social capital refers to the resources that come from having social networks, relationships, and connections with others. An individual who is disconnected from others does not possess social capital. Therefore, option E is not an example of social capital. The other options (A, B, C, D) all involve connections and networks with others, which are forms of social capital.

Question 7

Which of the following best completes the following sentence,'______ refers to posts written with all capital letters to express anger.'?
A)Trolling.
B)Rickrolling.
C)Doxing.
D)Flaming.
E)None of these.

Accepted Answer

Flaming is the practice of posting messages with the intention of provoking an angry response, often using all capital letters to convey intensity or aggression.

Question 8

Which of the following characteristics does not describe an influencer?
A)Disconnected.
B)Activist.
C)Active mind.
D)Trendsetter.
E)Impact.

Accepted Answer

"Disconnected" does not describe an influencer, as influencers typically have a strong and engaged online presence and connections with their audience. The other characteristics listed (activist, active mind, trendsetter, impact) are commonly associated with influencers.

Question 9

Which of the following is not true of social network sites (SNS)?
A)Participants must link their SNS memberships together into a single sign on (SSO).
B)Participants have uniquely identifiable profiles that consist of user-supplied content,content provided by other users,and/or system-provided data.
C)Participants can publicly articulate connections that can be viewed and traversed by others.
D)Participants can consume,produce,and/or interact with streams of user-generated content provided by their connections on the site.
E)All are true.

Accepted Answer

Participants are not required to link their SNS memberships together into a single sign on (SSO). SNS allow for separate accounts and profiles to be created for each individual user.

Question 10

Which type of power refers to recognition of one's knowledge,skills,and ability?
A)Expert.
B)Legitimate.
C)Reward.
D)Referent.
E)Coercive.

Accepted Answer

Expert power is based on the recognition of one's knowledge, skills, and ability in a specific area or domain. It is the power that comes from being an expert in a particular subject matter or field, and people defer to the expert's judgment and decisions. Other types of power include legitimate power, reward power, referent power, and coercive power.

Question 11

Which of the following completes the statement,'_______ are exchanges of resources,information,or influence among members of the network.'?
A)Interactions.
B)Nodes.
C)Ties.
D)Meetups.
E)Flows.

Accepted Answer

Flows refer to the exchanges of resources, information, or influence among members of a network.

Question 12

When tasks are completed collaboratively by a large group of people such that the resulting value far exceeds that which could have been contributed by any single participant,this is called ______.
A)Crowdsourcing.
B)Crowdculture.
C)Intentional social action.
D)Participation.
E)None of these.

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of crowdsourcing, where a large group of people contribute in order to achieve a goal that couldn't have been accomplished by one person alone.

Question 13

Which of the following completes the statement,'In social media these flows of communication go in many directions at any point in time and often on many platforms - a condition we term ______.'?
A)Word-of-mouth communication.
B)Media multiplexity.
C)Social network theory.
D)Network effect.
E)None of these.

Accepted Answer

Media multiplexity refers to the use of multiple channels or platforms for communication within a social network. This can involve a variety of different types of communication, including direct messaging, status updates, group chats, and more. By leveraging media multiplexity, social media users are able to engage with their network in many different ways at any given time, creating a dynamic and evolving communication environment.

Question 14

Which of the following best completes the statement,'The ______ explains that the relative value a community offers its members is tied to its membership'?
A)Network effect.
B)Social web.
C)Network nodes.
D)Network score.
E)None of these.

Accepted Answer

The network effect is the concept that the value of a network increases as more people join it, which is directly tied to the membership of a community.

Question 15

A latent tie is best exemplified by which of the following?
A)An old friend you've reconnected with.
B)A best friend.
C)Your mother.
D)A co-worker.
E)Your boss.

Accepted Answer

A latent tie refers to a connection that exists but is not currently active or strong. Reconnecting with an old friend fits this definition as the tie was present in the past but not currently strong or active. The other options such as a best friend or family member do not fit the definition of a latent tie as they are currently active and strong connections. Co-workers and bosses are also not good examples of latent ties as they are typically professional connections and do not carry the same degree of interpersonal relationship as a personal friendship.

Question 16

Which type of power refers to authority through the motivation to identify with or please a person?
A)Expert.
B)Legitimate.
C)Reward.
D)Referent.
E)Coercive.

Accepted Answer

Referent power is based on the admiration or respect a person has for another person. This type of power is gained through personality, charisma, or other characteristics that inspire others to want to be like, or please, the person with this type of power.

Question 17

Which of the following best completes the statement,'The biggest predictor of whether someone will become active in a social network space,regardless of the site's primary function,is the presence of a ______.'?
A)A strong group leader.
B)Critical mass of friends.
C)Chatbots to interact with visitors.
D)Social media marketing team.
E)None of these.

Accepted Answer

The presence of a critical mass of friends means that there are already a significant number of people active on the site, which makes it more attractive for others to join and become active as well. A strong group leader or social media marketing team may also help encourage activity, but the presence of a critical mass of friends is the strongest predictor. Chatbots may facilitate interaction but are not the strongest predictor of activity.

Question 18

Which of the following completes the statement,'______ is based on the shared beliefs,relationships,and actions of those in the community such that norms,behaviors,and values held and shared by individuals ultimately support a community reputation.'?
A)Social capital.
B)Social currency.
C)Reputational capital.
D)Reputational currency.
E)None of these.

Accepted Answer

The statement describes reputational capital, which refers to the value of a community's reputation based on its shared beliefs, relationships, and actions. Social capital refers to the resources and connections individuals have within a community. Social currency refers to the value of information and personal connections that can be used for social and professional advancement. Reputational currency is not a commonly used term.

Question 19

Which of the following best completes the following sentence,'______ ,a cyber offence that is illegal in the U.K. ,refers to identifying and publishing private information about someone as a form of punishment or revenge.'?
A)Trolling.
B)Rickrolling.
C)Doxing.
D)Flaming.
E)None of these.

Accepted Answer

Doxing refers to identifying and publishing private information about someone without their consent, often with the intention of causing harm or embarrassment. It is considered a cyber offence and is illegal in the U.K. Trolling is a behavior of posting inflammatory or off-topic messages online with the intention of provoking others, while Rickrolling and flaming are not related to publishing private information about someone.

Question 20

Which type of online community selectively allows access to only some people and may offer a high degree of social capital to the lucky few who pass the test?
A)Scale free.
B)Open access.
C)Gated.
D)Democratic.
E)Coercive.

Accepted Answer

A gated online community selectively allows access to only some people, often requiring approval or membership. This exclusivity may offer a higher degree of social capital to those who are members, as they have access to an exclusive network of individuals or resources.

Quiz 3: Network Structure and Group Influences in Social Media

Which of the following best completes the following statement,'Connected in a network experience ;these are behavior-based ties such as talking with each other,attending an event together,or working together.'?

Which of the following best completes the following sentence,'When members of an online network arrange to meet in a physical location this is known as a(n) __________'.?

Which of the following best completes the following sentence,'______ refers to the deliberate provocation of conflict by posting messages that are inflammatory,controversial,insulting,and/or provocative.'?

Which of the following represent resources accumulated via community relationships and access to others which are 'traded' for other things?

One factor that drives Facebook's success is that it allows users to share photos,live video,events,quizzes,etc.What is this exemplary of?

Which of the following is not an example of social capital?

Which of the following best completes the following sentence,'______ refers to posts written with all capital letters to express anger.'?

Which of the following characteristics does not describe an influencer?

Which of the following is not true of social network sites (SNS) ?

Which type of power refers to recognition of one's knowledge,skills,and ability?

Which of the following completes the statement,'_______ are exchanges of resources,information,or influence among members of the network.'?

When tasks are completed collaboratively by a large group of people such that the resulting value far exceeds that which could have been contributed by any single participant,this is called ______.

Which of the following completes the statement,'In social media these flows of communication go in many directions at any point in time and often on many platforms - a condition we term ______.'?

Which of the following best completes the statement,'The ______ explains that the relative value a community offers its members is tied to its membership'?

A latent tie is best exemplified by which of the following?

Which type of power refers to authority through the motivation to identify with or please a person?

Which of the following best completes the statement,'The biggest predictor of whether someone will become active in a social network space,regardless of the site's primary function,is the presence of a ______.'?

Which of the following completes the statement,'______ is based on the shared beliefs,relationships,and actions of those in the community such that norms,behaviors,and values held and shared by individuals ultimately support a community reputation.'?

Which of the following best completes the following sentence,'______ ,a cyber offence that is illegal in the U.K. ,refers to identifying and publishing private information about someone as a form of punishment or revenge.'?

Which type of online community selectively allows access to only some people and may offer a high degree of social capital to the lucky few who pass the test?