APTIS Writing for Social Media 2

Question 1

A company wants to announce a flash sale on Twitter/X. Which approach best fits the platform's style?

Accepted Answer

Post a concise tweet with a clear call-to-action and relevant hashtags

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Write a 400-word detailed explanation of all sale items

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Share only an image with no text caption

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Send a direct message to all followers

Question 2

When writing a caption for an Instagram post promoting a product, what should you prioritize?

Accepted Answer

Starting with a strong hook that encourages followers to read more

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Using as many hashtags as possible (30+) in the caption body

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Copying the product description word-for-word from the website

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Writing only in formal, professional language

Question 3

Which type of language is most appropriate for a Facebook community group post asking members for opinions?

Accepted Answer

Conversational and inclusive language that invites responses

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Highly technical jargon specific to the industry

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Formal, report-style language with citations

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Passive voice throughout to sound neutral

Question 4

What does 'engagement rate' measure on social media?

Accepted Answer

How often followers interact with content relative to reach or follower count

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The total number of followers an account has

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The number of paid advertisements posted per month

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How frequently an account posts new content

Question 5

You are writing a LinkedIn post about a professional achievement. Which tone is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Professional yet personable, sharing the story behind the achievement

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Casual slang to seem relatable

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Boastful and self-promotional with no context

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Completely impersonal and factual with no narrative

Question 6

A brand wants to use humor in a social media post. What is the most important consideration?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the humor aligns with brand voice and won't alienate or offend the audience

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Humor always increases engagement, so any type is acceptable

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Use sarcasm because it performs best across all platforms

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Avoid humor entirely as it undermines brand credibility

Question 7

Which element is MOST important when writing a call-to-action (CTA) for a social media post?

Accepted Answer

Being specific and clear about what action you want the reader to take

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Using complex vocabulary to sound authoritative

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Making the CTA as long as possible to convey urgency

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Placing the CTA only in the comments section