Why do platforms optimize for watch time? A. It increases ad revenue and user retention B. It reduces server costs C. It prevents misinformation D. It improves video resolution
A. It increases ad revenue and user retention
Which organization is known for investigating the impact of social media algorithms on society? A) World Health Organization (WHO) B) European Commission C) Algorithm Accountability Office (AAO) D) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
B) European Commission
Which factor is most commonly used by social media algorithms to predict content relevance? A. Chronological order B. Past engagement patterns C. Number of followers D. User’s age
B. Past engagement patterns
True or False: AI moderation detects sarcasm and cultural nuance with high accuracy.
False
What is “shadow banning”? A. Account deletion B. Reducing visibility without notifying the user C. Blocking minors D. Cybersecurity technique
B. Reducing visibility without notifying the user
What is “echo chamber” in the context of social media? A) A physical room where influencers record videos B) A situation where algorithms show you content that aligns with your existing beliefs C) A feature that allows you to chat privately
B) A situation where algorithms show you content that aligns with your existing beliefs
Which of these is NOT a common technique used by social media algorithms to increase engagement? A) Recency bias (prioritizing recent posts) B) Emotional triggers (using content designed to provoke strong emotions) C) Randomization (showin
C) Randomization (showing posts in no particular order)
True or False: Algorithms often prioritize content that triggers strong emotional reactions.
True
True or False: Algorithmic bias can occur without intentional discrimination.
True
Which is a strong ranking signal? A. Passive scrolling B. Pausing C. Likes, comments, shares D. Time of day
C. Likes, comments, shares
True or False:You can completely control what appears on your social media feed by adjusting your settings.
False
Which is not used by recommendation algorithms? A. Collaborative filtering B. NLP C. Random content distribution D. User similarity modeling
C. Random content distribution
Which risk is linked to highly personalized feeds? A. Battery use B. Too many ads C. Reduced exposure to diverse information D. Slow loading
C. Reduced exposure to diverse information
True or False:Algorithms can amplify misinformation if it generates a lot of engagement (e.g., likes, shares).
True
What is a reinforcement loop? A. A bug repeating posts B. Identity verification C. Reporting tool D. A cycle where user behavior strengthens algorithmic assumptions
D. A cycle where user behavior strengthens algorithmic assumptions
True or False: Social media algorithms can reinforce addictive behaviors by design.
True
What is “algorithmic bias”? A) A feature that randomly changes the order of posts B) A systematic favoritism or discrimination embedded in algorithms due to biased data C) A tool to measure user bias D) A system to block certain types of c
B) A systematic favoritism or discrimination embedded in algorithms due to biased data
What best describes a filter bubble? A. Spam filter B. Personalized environment limiting exposure to diverse viewpoints C. Ad‑blocking feature D. Video quality tool
B. Personalized environment limiting exposure to diverse viewpoints
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