Question

what are ethical standards and how do they guide people's behavior on social media

A) technical settings one social media apps

B) rules that help people be kind and respectful online

C) ways to hide personal information online

D) secret codes used by social media companies

Answer 1

Correct answer: B) rules that help people be kind and respectful online.

Why: Ethical standards are principles about right and wrong behavior — things like honesty, respect, fairness, and protecting others from harm. On social media they guide people by:

- Encouraging respectful communication (no harassment, hate speech, or doxxing).
- Promoting honesty (not spreading lies or misleading content).
- Protecting privacy and consent (asking before sharing someone’s private info or images).
- Respecting intellectual property (crediting sources and not stealing content).
- Reducing harm (avoiding bullying, thinking about consequences before posting, reporting abuse).

Why the other choices are wrong:
- A) Technical settings are tools, not ethical standards.
- C) Ways to hide personal information are privacy measures, not the same as ethical rules.
- D) Secret codes used by companies is incorrect — ethical standards are public principles, not secret company codes.