Assessing ICT As Tools For Online Marketing
Assessing ICT As Tools For Online Marketing
Instructions:
Choose the best answer among the options provided for each question. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Which of the following is NOT a commonly used ICT tool for online marketing?
• A) Social Media
• B) SEO
• C) Fax machine
• Answer: C) Fax machine
• Explanation: A fax machine is generally not used for online marketing, whereas
social media and SEO are commonly employed tools.
Which ICT tool is best for direct communication with customers?
• A) Email
• B) SEO
• C) Social Media
• Answer: A) Email
• Explanation: Email allows for a more personalized, direct form of communication
with customers compared to SEO and Social Media.
What does SEO stand for?
• A) Seriously Effective Options
• B) Search Engine Optimization
• C) Social Engagement Online
• Answer: B) Search Engine Optimization
• Explanation: SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization, which is focused on
increasing the visibility of a website on search engine result pages.
Which of the following ethical considerations should you keep in mind when
using ICT tools for online marketing?
• A) Spamming
• B) Data Analytics
• C) Graphics Design
• Answer: A) Spamming
• Explanation: Spamming is an unethical practice, whereas data analytics and
graphics design are tools or processes in online marketing.
Which of the following is a limitation of using ICT tools in online marketing?
• A) Cost
• B) Versatility
• C) None of the above
• Answer: A) Cost
• Explanation: Cost can be a limitation for small businesses. Versatility is actually
an advantage of ICT tools, not a limitation.
Which platform is commonly used for influencer marketing?
• A) Google Ads
• B) Instagram
• C) LinkedIn
• Answer: B) Instagram
• Explanation: Instagram is a popular platform for influencer marketing, which
often involves sponsored posts from individuals who have influence over
potential customers.
What is the primary purpose of using analytics tools in online marketing?
• A) For fun
• B) To measure success
• C) To create graphics
• Answer: B) To measure success
• Explanation: Analytics tools are used to measure the effectiveness of an online
marketing campaign, not for creating graphics or 'for fun.'
Which of the following is NOT an example of social media?
• A) Facebook
• B) Google Search
• C) Twitter
• Answer: B) Google Search
• Explanation: Google Search is a search engine, not a social media platform,
whereas Facebook and Twitter are social media platforms commonly used for
online marketing.
Assignment (5 minutes)
• Questions:
a. Research and write about an industry where ICT tools have transformed
marketing strategies.
b. Discuss a case where the misuse of ICT tools led to a marketing failure.