Understanding Wikis and Their Functionality
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What does the word 'wiki' mean in Hawaiian?

  • database
  • fast (correct)
  • knowledge
  • collection
  • Which of the following statements about Wikipedia is true?

  • Wikipedia allows only authenticated users to edit articles.
  • Wikipedia has been ranked as one of the internet's most popular websites since at least 2007. (correct)
  • The English Wikipedia has the fewest articles compared to other language versions.
  • Wikipedia is a single wiki managed by one organization.
  • Who developed the first wiki software?

  • Jimmy Wales
  • Larry Sanger
  • Ward Cunningham (correct)
  • Tim Berners-Lee
  • As of July 2024, how many articles does the English-language Wikipedia have?

    <p>6,860,364</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one common use of wikis?

    <p>For knowledge management resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a wiki compared to other web-based systems?

    <p>Content is collaboratively edited and managed by the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is NOT typically allowed in a wiki?

    <p>Creating content without any user interaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do wiki engines play in the functionality of a wiki?

    <p>They power the collaborative editing features of a wiki.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the structure of a wiki?

    <p>Wikis have no structure until users create one based on their needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential feature of wiki engines regarding editing rights?

    <p>They may control functions like changing or removing material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically differentiates wikis from blog software?

    <p>Wikis focus more on collaborative knowledge creation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of wikis encourages user interaction?

    <p>The provision of discussion features among users.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do wiki engines handle the markup language used for writing content?

    <p>They allow for basic markup language for ease of editing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Wiki Overview

    • A wiki is a collaborative hypertext publication on the internet, edited and managed by its users via a web browser.
    • Typically consists of multiple pages open for public editing or restricted to organizational use for knowledge management.
    • Powered by wiki software (wiki engines), distinguishing it from blogging and static site systems due to its non-hierarchical ownership model.

    Features and Structure

    • Wikis have minimal inherent structure, allowing user-defined organization to evolve based on community needs.
    • Users can create and edit content using lightweight markup languages or rich-text editors.
    • Various wiki engines exist, some are open-source, while others are proprietary; they offer different levels of access control for editing.
    • Wikis support user interaction, discussion, and collaboration, fostering a community-driven approach to content creation.

    Application and Significance

    • Hundreds of thousands of wikis serve various purposes, such as knowledge management, note-taking, community interaction, and intranets.
    • Ward Cunningham, the creator of WikiWikiWeb, described the wiki as "the simplest online database that could possibly work".
    • "Wiki" derives from the Hawaiian word for "quick", emphasizing the speed and ease of content creation.

    Wikipedia

    • Wikipedia is the most recognized wiki-based website, consistently ranked among the top internet sites since 2007.
    • Functions as a collection of hundreds of individual wikis, each dedicated to specific languages.
    • The English version of Wikipedia boasts the largest number of articles, totaling 6,860,364 as of July 2024.

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    This quiz explores the concept of wikis, their structure, and how they operate. Learn about the markup language used in media wikis and the various functionalities available for users. Ideal for anyone interested in collaborative online platforms.

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