Question 1

Users who edit Wikipedia content in a manner that is biased and opinionated are said to be violating Wikipedia's stated policy of:
A) what you see is what you get.
B) political correctness.
C) neutral point of view.
D) public disclosure.
E) respect for universal human rights.

Accepted Answer

Wikipedia's policy of a neutral point of view requires that all content be written in an unbiased and factual manner, avoiding any personal beliefs or opinions.

Question 2

Friendster is an online service that allows members to establish contact with other members, consolidate those contacts, and share online information with those contacts. Friendster is an example of a:
A) social network.
B) virtual world.
C) syndication service.
D) folksonomy.
E) content management system.

Accepted Answer

Friendster is an example of a social network because it allows members to establish connections with other members and share information with them.

Question 3

The use of public social networks within private organizations is growing, and many organizations are implementing their own, private, social networks.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true, as more and more private organizations are recognizing the benefits of using social networks for internal communication and collaboration, and as a result, are implementing their own private social networks.

Question 4

As with other types of social media, content flows in social networks are easy to control.

Accepted Answer

Content flows in social networks are not easy to control, as they rely on the behavior and actions of the users, as well as algorithms and platform policies.

Question 5

The larger and more active a wiki community, the more likely it is that information will be distorted and that errors will creep in.

Accepted Answer

Larger and more active wiki communities often have more resources, volunteers, and mechanisms in place to review, correct, and update information, which can lead to higher accuracy and reliability.

Question 6

The inherently _____ nature of feeds allows individuals to rapidly blast their activities to their contacts or "friends."
A) static
B) serial
C) chronological
D) decadent
E) viral

Accepted Answer

The word "viral" refers to something that spreads quickly and widely, which accurately describes the way feeds allow individuals to share their activities with a large number of people. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the nature of feeds. Choice D is also incorrect as it does not make sense in this context.

Question 7

_____ is a phrase used to describe graphical editing tools, such as those found in a wiki, page layout, or other design tool.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a phrase used to describe...

Question 8

Which of the following refers to a feature of wikis that allows the restoring of earlier work in the event of a posting error, inaccuracy, or vandalism?
A) What you see is what you get
B) Roll back
C) Neutral point of view
D) Organized tagging scheme
E) Searchable pages

Accepted Answer

Roll back is the feature of wikis that allows the restoring of earlier work in the event of a posting error, inaccuracy, or vandalism.

Question 9

What is the likely implication of a large and active wiki community?
A) It becomes easier for most users to contribute without training or knowledge of arcane code or markup language.
B) It makes it easier to maintain a history of any changes so they can be compared and rolled back as needed.
C) It becomes more likely that content is up-to-date and errors are quickly corrected.
D) It becomes more difficult to track alterations made to data by users and errors can creep in owing to that.
E) It removes boundaries between functional areas and flattens preexisting hierarchies between user classes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the likely implication of a...

Question 10

Which of the following social networking sites in which members have to be "endorsed" by other members has become a vital tool for many businesses and professionals?
A) SelectMinds
B) Facebook
C) CareerBuilder
D) Monster.com
E) LinkedIn

Accepted Answer

LinkedIn is the social networking site in which members have to be "endorsed" by other members and it has become a vital tool for many businesses and professionals. It is a platform for professionals to showcase their skills, experience, and network with others in their industry. It is also used for job searching, recruiting, and business development.

Question 11

What are the features that form a common set for most wiki tools?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the features that form a...

Question 12

Feeds are potentially controversial with instances of feed mismanagement causing user discontent, public relations problems, and the possibility of legal action.

Accepted Answer

Feeds have the potential to create issues with mismanagement, which can lead to negative consequences like user dissatisfaction or legal action.

Question 13

Citing Wikipedia as a reference is not considered a good practice because of Wikipedia's:
A) neutral point of view.
B) unopinionated entries.
C) proprietary nature.
D) unoriginal information sources.
E) limited content.

Accepted Answer

Citing Wikipedia as a reference is not considered a good practice because the information on Wikipedia can be edited by anyone, meaning that the sources of information may not be reliable or accurate. Thus, the information may not be original or credible.

Question 14

The unstructured nature of wikis is both a source of strength and weakness.

Accepted Answer

The unstructured nature of wikis allows for flexibility and easy collaboration, but it can also lead to inconsistencies and inaccuracies if not properly managed.

Question 15

The term wiki refers to a(n):
A) record of online journal entries, usually made in a reverse chronological order.
B) link in a blog post that refers readers back to cited sources.
C) online community that allows users to establish personal profiles and communicate with others.
D) Web site that can be modified by permitted users, from directly within a Web browser.
E) type of short-message blogging, often made via mobile device and designed to provide rapid notification to their readership.

Accepted Answer

The term "wiki" refers to a website that allows collaborative editing of its content and structure by its users. This means that permitted users can modify and add to the website's content directly from within a web browser, making the process of sharing and creating information more open and democratic.

Question 16

Links in a blog post that refer readers back to cited sources are called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Links in a blog post that refer...

Question 17

A(n) _____ refers to an Internet vandal and mischief maker.
A) avatar
B) troll
C) sock puppet
D) poltergeist
E) gadfly

Accepted Answer

The term "troll" refers to someone who intentionally causes disruption, argument, or offense in online communities or discussions. They may post inflammatory or off-topic messages with the goal of provoking others. Other options such as "avatar," "sock puppet," "poltergeist," and "gadfly" do not have the same connotation related to disruptive or malicious behavior online.

Question 18

_____ are individuals often employed by organizations to review community content in order to delete excessive posts, move commentary to the best location, and edit as necessary.
A) Wikimasters
B) System administrators
C) Astroturfers
D) Database administrators
E) Web masters

Accepted Answer

Wikimasters are individuals who manage and oversee the content on wikis, ensuring that the information is accurate, appropriately placed, and well-organized. They are responsible for editing and moderating content as necessary.

Question 19

What is intellipedia?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is intellipedia?...

Question 20

With the aid of examples, briefly describe the use of wikis in a corporate environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With the aid of examples, briefly describe...

Quiz 8: Social Media, Peer Production, and Web 20

Users who edit Wikipedia content in a manner that is biased and opinionated are said to be violating Wikipedia's stated policy of:

Friendster is an online service that allows members to establish contact with other members, consolidate those contacts, and share online information with those contacts. Friendster is an example of a:

The use of public social networks within private organizations is growing, and many organizations are implementing their own, private, social networks.

As with other types of social media, content flows in social networks are easy to control.

The larger and more active a wiki community, the more likely it is that information will be distorted and that errors will creep in.

The inherently _____ nature of feeds allows individuals to rapidly blast their activities to their contacts or "friends."

_____ is a phrase used to describe graphical editing tools, such as those found in a wiki, page layout, or other design tool.

Which of the following refers to a feature of wikis that allows the restoring of earlier work in the event of a posting error, inaccuracy, or vandalism?

What is the likely implication of a large and active wiki community?

Which of the following social networking sites in which members have to be "endorsed" by other members has become a vital tool for many businesses and professionals?

What are the features that form a common set for most wiki tools?

Feeds are potentially controversial with instances of feed mismanagement causing user discontent, public relations problems, and the possibility of legal action.

Citing Wikipedia as a reference is not considered a good practice because of Wikipedia's:

The unstructured nature of wikis is both a source of strength and weakness.

The term wiki refers to a(n) :

Links in a blog post that refer readers back to cited sources are called _____.

A(n) _____ refers to an Internet vandal and mischief maker.

_____ are individuals often employed by organizations to review community content in order to delete excessive posts, move commentary to the best location, and edit as necessary.

What is intellipedia?

With the aid of examples, briefly describe the use of wikis in a corporate environment.