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Who are the creators of Wikipedia?

  • Bill Gates and Paul Allen
  • Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin
  • Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger (correct)
  • Larry Page and Sergey Brin

    • What is the editing system used by Wikipedia?

  • Drupal
  • Joomla
  • WordPress
  • MediaWiki (correct)

    • How many unique device visits does Wikipedia attract per month as of January 2023?

  • 4 billion
  • 3 billion
  • 1 billion
  • 2 billion (correct)

    • Who hosts Wikipedia?

    <p>The Wikimedia Foundation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many edits does Wikipedia receive per month as of January 2023?

    <p>15 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of Wikipedia in terms of reference works?

    <p>It is the largest and most-read reference work in history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average number of edits per second on Wikipedia as of January 2023?

    <p>About 5.7 edits per second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the initial language versions available for Wikipedia?

    <p>Initially available only in English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of combined editions' articles on Wikipedia as of January 2023?

    <p>More than 61 million articles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organization is the Wikimedia Foundation?

    <p>An American non-profit organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Wikipedia Creation & Hosting

    • Wikipedia was created by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger in 2001.
    • The Wikimedia Foundation hosts the project.

    Wikipedia Editing & Usage

    • Wikipedia uses the Wiki editing system, which allows anyone to contribute and edit content.
    • Wikipedia receives over 10 million edits every month as of January 2023.
    • This equates to an average of 1.5 edits per second.
    • As of January 2023, Wikipedia attracts over 1.5 billion unique device visits per month.

    Wikipedia Languages & Content

    • The initial language editions of Wikipedia were English and Chinese.
    • Wikipedia currently boasts 314 different language versions, including 29 different Arabic-related languages.
    • As of January 2023, the total combined number of articles across all editions of Wikipedia is 62.7 million.

    Wikipedia & Reference Works

    • Today, Wikipedia stands as the largest online encyclopedia on the internet.
    • Wikipedia is considered a highly reputable reference work despite its open editing system.
    • The open accessibility of the platform makes it susceptible to vandalism and poor quality content.
    • This is addressed by ongoing efforts to ensure high quality and accuracy.
    • The platform also utilizes a community-driven approach to verify and edit content by utilizing user-created watchlists and edit filters.
    • Wikipedia is a non-profit project managed by the Wikimedia Foundation, a non-governmental organization.

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