The type of social network described as a community built around a common interest such as games, sports, music, and so on is called _________.

Answer: Option D

The type of social network described as a community built around a common interest such as games, sports, music, and so on is called interest-based social network. An interest-based network is exactly what it sounds like: a social network built around interests, using common threads to bring members of an audience together. Whether for travel, food, fashion or cats, interest-based networks are taking over the social media scene, and brands that get it stand to reap the benefits.