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What does the word 'wiki' mean in Hawaiian?
Which of the following statements about Wikipedia is true?
Who developed the first wiki software?
As of July 2024, how many articles does the English-language Wikipedia have?
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What is one common use of wikis?
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What characterizes a wiki compared to other web-based systems?
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Which function is NOT typically allowed in a wiki?
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What role do wiki engines play in the functionality of a wiki?
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Which of the following statements is true about the structure of a wiki?
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What is one potential feature of wiki engines regarding editing rights?
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What typically differentiates wikis from blog software?
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Which aspect of wikis encourages user interaction?
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How do wiki engines handle the markup language used for writing content?
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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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Description
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.
