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Social Networking and Data & Information – Long Answer Questions
Medium Level (Application & Explanation)
Q1. Explain the purpose of social networking and how these sites act like online communities. Give examples.
- Social networking groups people who share common interests and activities.
- These sites help users connect, share, and communicate easily.
- They act like online communities where people can post photos, videos, and messages.
- For example, Facebook lets friends comment, like, and chat in groups.
- Instagram helps users share photos and reels with followers.
- This makes social networks useful for relationships, collaboration, and community building.
Q2. Describe the main parts of a user profile and explain how privacy settings protect users.
- A user profile stores personal information like name, photo, and bio.
- It can show posts, friends, and interest groups joined by the user.
- Users can share photos, videos, and messages with others.
- Privacy settings control who can see, comment, or contact the user.
- Users can choose public, friends, or custom audiences.
- This helps protect privacy, reduce risks, and keep data safe.
Q3. Compare Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Reddit based on their main uses.
- Facebook is for social connections, sharing posts, and group activities.
- Twitter is for short messages (up to 280 characters) and quick updates.
- Instagram focuses on photos and visual stories.
- LinkedIn is for professional networking and career growth.
- Reddit is a community for news, stories, and voting on posts.
- Choose a platform based on the purpose: social, quick news, visuals, career, or community.
Q4. What is open membership on social networking sites? Explain its benefits and risks.
- Open membership means anyone can join the site, without special criteria.
- It brings more users, more diverse ideas, and more connections.
- It helps groups and pages grow faster with broad audiences.
- But it can also increase spam, misuse, or irrelevant content.
- Users must use privacy controls and choose groups carefully.
- Balance openness with safety to get the best experience.
Q5. Explain the difference between data, information, and knowledge with simple examples.
- Data is raw facts like numbers, symbols, or images without meaning.
- Information is processed data with context and meaning.
- Knowledge is usable understanding that guides actions.
- Example: “8848 meters” is data (height of a mountain).
- A book describing Everest’s geology is information.
- A guide on how to climb Everest safely is knowledge.
High Complexity (Analysis & Scenario-Based)
Q6. Your school wants to promote a cultural fest online. Which platforms will you use and why? Plan the posts and privacy settings.
- Use Facebook for event pages, Instagram for posters and reels, and Twitter for quick updates.
- Post dates, timings, registration links, and highlights of performances.
- Share photos and short videos from rehearsals to build interest.
- Set event details to public for reach, but keep student-only info restricted.
- Use hashtags for discovery and tag clubs and teachers.
- Monitor comments and messages to answer questions quickly.
Q7. You receive raw marks: 45, 67, 82. Explain how you will convert this into information and then into knowledge for study planning.
- The numbers are data without context.
- Add subjects and test names to make information (e.g., 67 in Science).
- Compare scores across subjects to see strengths and weaknesses.
- Note patterns like low in one topic or improvement over time.
- Use this to build knowledge: what to revise, when, and how.
- Create a study plan with topic-wise targets and review dates.
Q8. A local bakery wants more customers through social media. Compare platform choices and suggest a content plan.
- Use Facebook for a page, menus, and offers; good for local reach.
- Use Instagram for high-quality photos of cakes and daily specials.
- Use Twitter for short updates on fresh bakes and quick replies.
- Post customer reviews, behind-the-scenes, and limited-time deals.
- Track likes, comments, shares, and messages to see results.
- Run targeted promotions and respond fast to build trust.
Q9. A user is worried about privacy and too many notifications. What steps should they take on social networks?
- Check privacy settings and set profile visibility to friends or custom.
- Limit who can send requests, comment, and tag the user.
- Review past posts and change audience to friends if needed.
- Turn off unnecessary notifications from groups and pages.
- Use strong passwords and avoid sharing sensitive details.
- Regularly review app permissions and remove unused connections.
Q10. Your science club collects daily temperatures. Explain how to turn this data into useful information and knowledge for a weather note.
- The daily values are data without insight.
- Calculate averages, highs, and lows to form information.
- Add dates, locations, and conditions for proper context.
- Spot trends like warming over a week or sudden drops.
- Turn this into knowledge by suggesting clothing tips or event timing.
- Present findings in a simple chart and a short summary for action.