Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia based on Web 2.0. The content available on the site is created and managed by its users. The users of Wikipedia are called ________.
A) internal customers
B) mashups
C) prosumers
D) intermediaries

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The term "prosumer" refers to a portmanteau of "producer" and "consumer," which implies that users both consume and produce content within the platform. This term accurately describes the role of Wikipedia users who are responsible for creating and managing the site's content. Therefore, the best choice is C. The other options, such as internal customers, mashups, and intermediaries, do not accurately describe the role of Wikipedia users.

Wikipedia Is an Online Encyclopedia Based on Web 2