100 Questions and Answers about Twitter
Twitter Basics:
- Q: When was Twitter launched? A: March 21, 2006.
- Q: Who are the co-founders of Twitter? A: Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams.
- Q: What is the primary focus of Twitter? A: Microblogging and sharing short messages (tweets).
- Q: What is the character limit for a tweet on Twitter? A: 280 characters.
- Q: What is the term for the “@” symbol followed by a username on Twitter? A: Mention or Handle.
- Q: What is the term for a user’s personal profile page on Twitter? A: Twitter Profile.
- Q: What is the maximum duration for videos posted on Twitter? A: 2 minutes and 20 seconds.
- Q: What is the feature that lets users share a tweet privately with specific followers? A: Direct Message (DM).
- Q: What is the term for the clickable words or phrases in tweets that lead to related content? A: Hashtags.
- Q: What is the name of Twitter’s real-time feed of posts from followed accounts? A: Timeline or Feed.
Twitter Features and Tools:
- Q: What is the feature that allows users to “retweet” other users’ tweets to share them with their followers? A: Retweet.
- Q: What is the tool that lets users like and show appreciation for tweets? A: Like or Favorite.
- Q: What is the term for the list of tweets from specific users on Twitter? A: Timeline or Feed.
- Q: What is the feature that allows users to share their location with their tweets? A: Geotagging.
- Q: What is the term for the option that lets you share someone else’s tweet via Direct Message? A: Share via DM.
- Q: What is the tool that lets users add images, GIFs, and videos to their tweets? A: Media Attachments.
- Q: What is the term for the feature that lets users save tweets to view later? A: Bookmark.
- Q: What is the feature that lets users create and join polls on Twitter? A: Twitter Polls.
- Q: What feature allows users to follow accounts without publicly indicating their interest? A: Mute.
- Q: What is the tool that provides detailed analytics about a user’s Twitter account performance? A: Twitter Analytics.
Twitter Hashtags and Trends:
- Q: What is the purpose of using hashtags on Twitter? A: To categorize and discover tweets related to specific topics.
- Q: What is the term for the list of trending hashtags on Twitter’s sidebar? A: Trending Topics.
- Q: What is the tool that lets users search for specific content, accounts, and hashtags on Twitter? A: Twitter Search.
- Q: What is the maximum number of hashtags allowed in a single tweet? A: No strict limit, but using too many can affect readability.
- Q: What is the term for the feature that shows tweets related to your interests on Twitter? A: Trends for You.
- Q: What is the term for the curated collection of tweets about a specific topic? A: Twitter Moment.
- Q: What is the term for the practice of sharing old tweets again to give them new visibility? A: Retweeting.
- Q: What is the feature that recommends accounts for users to follow based on their interests? A: Who to Follow.
- Q: What is the term for the practice of responding to a tweet using a relevant hashtag? A: Hashtag Conversation.
- Q: What is the term for the list of tweets from people you follow on Twitter? A: Timeline or Feed.
Twitter Privacy and Security:
- Q: What is the term for the setting that controls who can see your tweets on Twitter? A: Account Privacy.
- Q: How can users make their Twitter account private? A: By switching on the “Protect your Tweets” option in settings.
- Q: What is the feature that allows users to approve or deny follow requests? A: Protected Account.
- Q: What is the tool that lets users report abusive content or violations of Twitter’s rules? A: Report Feature.
- Q: What is the term for the two-factor authentication feature on Twitter? A: Login Verification.
- Q: What is the feature that filters and hides replies that are offensive or inappropriate? A: Hidden Replies.
- Q: What is the term for the practice of sharing personal information and location on Twitter? A: Geotagging.
- Q: What is the feature that lets users receive Direct Messages only from people they follow? A: Receive Messages from Anyone.
- Q: What is the tool that lets users block specific accounts from interacting with them? A: Block User.
- Q: What is the term for the practice of using another user’s tweets without permission? A: Tweet Stealing.
Twitter Trivia and Fun Facts:
- Q: What is the term for the practice of copying someone else’s tweet and attributing it to them? A: Plagiarism.
- Q: What is the name of Twitter’s bird logo? A: Larry the Bird.
- Q: What is the term for the practice of sending a large number of automated tweets? A: Twitter Spam.
- Q: What is the name of Twitter’s official verification badge? A: Blue Checkmark.
- Q: What is the playful term used for the practice of reading someone’s entire tweet history? A: Twitter Stalking.
- Q: What is the term for the weekly email from Twitter, summarizing notifications and activities? A: Weekly Digest.
- Q: What is the feature that lets users link multiple tweets in a thread? A: Tweet Thread.
- Q: What is the term for the practice of retweeting your own tweets? A: Self-Retweet.
- Q: What is the limit for the number of characters in a username on Twitter? A: 15 characters.
- Q: What is the term for the Twitter accounts that impersonate well-known individuals? A: Parody Accounts.
Twitter Influencers and Trends:
- Q: What is the term for users who have a significant following on Twitter and influence trends? A: Twitter Influencers.
- Q: What is the practice of sharing a tweet to express agreement or support called? A: Quote Tweet.
- Q: What is the term for the humorous practice of sharing thoughts in a brief, absurd manner? A: Tweeting in “Shitpost” Style.
- Q: What was the hashtag trend that highlighted gender inequalities and discrimination? A: #MeToo.
- Q: What is the term for the practice of using Twitter to share personal anecdotes or thoughts? A: Microblogging.
- Q: What is the trend where users share and comment on a sequence of related tweets? A: Tweetstorm.
- Q: What is the term for the practice of users coordinating their tweets for maximum impact? A: Twitter Storm.
- Q: What trend involves users posting tweets with increasingly popular and absurd opinions? A: Hot Take.
- Q: What is the term for the activity of liking and retweeting a large number of posts in a short time? A: Spamming.
- Q: What is the trend where users share their personal achievements and milestones? A: Bragging Tweets.
Twitter Celebrities and Notable Users:
- Q: Who has the most followers on Twitter as of now? A: Barack Obama.
- Q: What Twitter account is known for sharing breaking news and updates? A: @BreakingNews.
- Q: Who is the tech entrepreneur and SpaceX founder known for his active Twitter presence? A: Elon Musk.
- Q: What musician is known for sharing candid thoughts and interactions with fans on Twitter? A: Taylor Swift.
- Q: Who is the comedian and television host known for his witty and humorous tweets? A: Jimmy Fallon.
- Q: Who is the singer known for her expressive and often cryptic tweets? A: Katy Perry.
- Q: Who is the author known for using Twitter to share short stories and creative prompts? A: Neil Gaiman.
- Q: What actor is known for his Twitter activism and commentary on social issues? A: Mark Ruffalo.
- Q: Who is the rapper known for his candid and controversial tweets? A: Kanye West.
- Q: Who is the journalist and TV host known for his political commentary on Twitter? A: Anderson Cooper.
Twitter History and Milestones:
- Q: What was the first ever tweet sent on Twitter, by its co-founder Jack Dorsey? A: “just setting up my twttr.”
- Q: What was the iconic moment that made the term “Retweet” popular on Twitter? A: Michael Jackson’s death announcement in 2009.
- Q: What was the year when Twitter introduced the “Retweet” button as an official feature? A: 2009.
- Q: What year did Twitter introduce the character limit increase from 140 to 280 characters? A: 2017.
- Q: What was the first hashtag used on Twitter? A: #barcamp.
- Q: What year did Twitter launch its official app for mobile devices? A: 2010.
- Q: What was the year when Twitter introduced the ability to attach images to tweets? A: 2011.
- Q: What year did Twitter go public with its initial public offering (IPO)? A: 2013.
- Q: What was the term for the “Fail Whale” image that appeared during Twitter’s early years? A: Fail Whale.
- Q: What year did Twitter introduce the ability to add media like photos and videos to tweets? A: 2011.
Twitter Moments and Campaigns:
- Q: What is the term for the curated collection of tweets about a specific topic or event? A: Twitter Moment.
- Q: What was the name of the Twitter campaign that encouraged users to share their “first tweet”? A: #FirstTweet.
- Q: What is the term for the practice of using Twitter to raise awareness for social issues? A: Twitter Activism.
- Q: What campaign involved users sharing positive and uplifting stories under the hashtag #GoodNews? A: #GoodNews Campaign.
- Q: What is the term for the use of Twitter to organize and mobilize groups of people? A: Twitter Advocacy.
- Q: What was the viral campaign that used the hashtag #IceBucketChallenge to raise awareness for ALS? A: ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
- Q: What is the term for the hashtag campaign that highlights personal stories of struggle and resilience? A: #MyStory Campaign.
- Q: What campaign encouraged users to share personal experiences using the hashtag #WhyIStayed? A: #WhyIStayed Campaign.
- Q: What is the term for the use of Twitter to create and spread positive and inspiring content? A: Twitter Positivity.
- Q: What campaign involves users sharing their goals and aspirations using the hashtag #Goals? A: #Goals Campaign.
Twitter Updates and New Features:
- Q: What is the term for the feature that allows users to “pin” a specific tweet to the top of their profile? A: Pinned Tweet.
- Q: What is the feature that lets users schedule tweets to be posted at a later time? A: Scheduled Tweets.
- Q: What is the term for the feature that lets users see replies to a tweet in a threaded format? A: Conversation View.
- Q: What is the tool that suggests accounts for users to follow based on their interests? A: Who to Follow.
- Q: What is the term for the tool that lets users create a survey or poll with multiple-choice options? A: Twitter Polls.
- Q: What is the feature that lets users create fleets, similar to Instagram Stories? A: Fleets.
- Q: What is the term for the feature that allows users to hide replies to their tweets? A: Hidden Replies.
- Q: What is the tool that lets users find accounts to follow based on their contacts and interests? A: Find Friends.
- Q: What is the term for the setting that controls who can reply to a user’s tweets? A: Reply Controls.
- Q: What feature allows users to see the most recent tweets first in their timeline? A: Latest Tweets.
