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Blue Check "Readiness" Quiz

Possessing a Blue Checkmark on Twitter dot com isn't as easy as simply being famous. There are important responsibilities and traits that are required for possessing the famed status symbol. Take the quiz to see if you fully understand what it means to be Twitter "verified"!

Note: the questions will each involve a hypothetical scenario that Blue Check Twitter faces every day. To best answer the questions, put yourself in the position of the Blue Check Twitter user mentioned.

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You are a professional baseball player who is watching cable news coverage of a presidential election. Should you share your political views and takes? Yes No

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You stumble upon a non-verified user who corrects an erroneous claim of yours. What is the best course of action to take in the event of this? Quote Tweet them and rely on your fan support Simply block them and continue as you were. Apologize for the error and tweet an apology for the mistake Delete the original, erroneous tweet and move on.

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You are a "MAGA" influencer who stumbles upon an opinion that you disagree with. As a verified user, what conclusion(s) can you draw from the interaction? (Choose all that apply) The user is a "butthurt liberal" The user is a "Commie sympathizer" The user presents a valid viewpoint that is worth hearing, despite the disagreement The user CLEARLY hasn't listened to Steven Crowder debating strangers on the street.

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You are the creator of a Democratic Super PAC who often shares political takes and commentary. You stumble upon a tweet that discusses the negative externalities of uncontrolled immigration. What conclusion(s) can you draw from the tweet? The user is a racist who needs to be suspended from the site. The user must not be a fan of good food, since he criticizes immigration policy. The user was a 2020 Trump voter The user may bring up some valid points amid the disagreement.

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You are a country music artist who recently tweeted thoughts about a hot button issue regarding social justice. About an hour after posting, you notice an overwhelmingly negative response to the tweet. What is the FIRST course of action you should take in this event? Simply ignore the "trolls" Switch your account to "Private" for the time being. Make further decisions after that. Delete the tweet ASAP Post a follow-up tweet that is critical of those who disagree.

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You are a political strategist who stumbles upon a tweet you strongly agree with. After further review, you notice the author belongs to an opposing party to your own. How should you structure a response to this tweet? Give the author credit for the tweet, despite your differences. Ignore the tweet, as the opposition party does not need your well wishes. Find an area in the tweet to "nitpick" and make it your focal point. None of the above

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You are the lead singer of a band that produced a "one hit wonder" song in the 1990's. What should be the primary focus of your Twitter presence? Music opinions Memes and light hearted jokes Politics and social issues Advice on cryptocurrency

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You are the operator of the official account for a large restaurant chain. An irate customer tweets at the account, accusing a server at a location of "racism". There is no recorded video of the encounter. Provided with the server's name and the location's franchise number, how should you respond to the customer? Thank the customer for sharing and inform them that they will be looking in to the matter. Apologize to the customer, but explain that nothing can be done without video. Inform the customer that a donation will be made in their name to the SPLC Apologize to the customer and assure them that the server will be disciplined for their disgusting display of racism.

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You are a "historian" who has written several books throughout your career. Which historical event is MOST PERTINENT to explain the modern day political happenings? The Fall of the Roman Empire World War II The Cold War The Civil Rights Movement

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You are a licensed Physician who gained popularity amid the spread of COVID-19. You notice a tweet by a user who is concerned about long term side effects of the COVID vaccine. This same user goes on to point out the hypocrisy by those who are usually critical of billion dollar Pharmaceutical companies. How should you respond to this user? Discuss the clinical trials and studies associated with the vaccine, while respecting their own viewpoint. Advise the user to get vaccinated, amid rising cases in highly unvaccinated areas. Inform the user that they are an "anti-vaxxer" who is "anti-science". Also inform them that Donald Trump has taken the vaccine. Ignore the user, as common ground can not be reached and the interaction will be a waste of time.

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The top trend on Twitter this evening involves a topic you know little about. How do you approach this situation? Say nothing and let those who are informed lead the discussion Give an opinion on the matter after briefly scanning the top tweets on the topic Determine which opinion is most acceptable among peers and avoid interjecting your own thoughts. Tell the world you are uninformed on the topic and ask followers to educate you.

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You are a talk show host who focuses on politics. After writing out a brilliant tweet, you paused before actually posting it. "How can I make this tweet become really popular", you thought to yourself. Which choice below would be the BEST way to go about this? Do nothing, as a good tweet will spread quickly on its own. Reply to the OP and tag your most popular followers. Maybe one of them can boost it! Use hashtags that are currently trending, regardless if they match the subject of your tweet. Add the phrase "RT if you agree!!" to the end of your tweet.

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You notice a tweet in your notifications that includes a remark that you consider "hateful". What is the most effective way to deal with this situation? "Quote" the tweet and mention "@TwitterSafety" and "@jack" in your post. That way, you can let Jack Dorsey himself know about the remark. Use the "Report" button and encourage your followers to do the same. Do nothing, as the person responsible for the "hate" is simply fishing for a reaction from you. Take a screenshot of the "hate" and share it with followers. Be sure to include a hasty generalization about society in that tweet.

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You've finally done it. A tweet of yours just went "viral" after numerous attempts and you're on top of the world. What should be your next step after achieving this feat? Do nothing and simply enjoy yourself. Reply to your "viral" tweet with a "plug" to a project you are working on. If you have none, use one from friends/family. Tweet about how crazy your notifications have been. Test your luck and try to make another tweet become popular.

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You are a gaming journalist who recently shared a column you wrote that discussed "misogyny in online gaming". As a result, your replies have been filled with negative comments for an entire week. How should you best handle the situation? Ignore the trolls, as they are giving you free publicity. Tweet about the abuse you have been receiving. Be sure to ignore any culpability you may have in causing the reaction. Deactivate your account, as the abuse is simply not worth it. Inform your followers that you "can't handle the negativity" and are taking a long "Twitter Break". Be sure to come back within 24 hours.