Question

which of the following is true of social media and its professional impact?
a.) if you delete images or posts from your social media accounts, they will never be seen again.
b.) anything you post to social media is potentially available to be seen by anyone.
c.) you should never post anything to social media because an employer may see it.
d.) if your social media accounts are set to private, there is no way for an employer to see your content.

Explanation:

• Option a: Deleted social media content can be recovered (e.g., through backups, caching, or others sharing it), so it's false.
• Option b: Social media posts can be shared, cached, or accessed by others (even if privacy settings are adjusted), so anything posted is potentially viewable by anyone. This is true.
• Option c: Saying "never post" is extreme; one can post professionally appropriate content. So it's false.
• Option d: Private accounts can still have content accessed (e.g., through mutual connections, screenshots, or account breaches), so it's false.

Answer:

b. Anything you post to social media is potentially available to be seen by anyone.