Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which social network has the largest number of users worldwide?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 6: Social Media and Sports Journalism

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

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

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

Which social network has the largest number of users worldwide?

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