Quiz: An Introduction To Blogs And Wikis In The Business World

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Based on ABC: An Introduction to Blogs and Wikis in the Business World article, answer the following quiz questions.

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1.

What are wikis?
- A.
  
  A website where users post journal-like entries that are displayed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent posting at the top of the page.
- B.
  
  A website comprising text-based content that can be edited collectively by users at will.
- C.
  
  A website can take the form of online diaries, personal chronicles, travel logs, newsy columns and reports from special events.
- D.
  
  A website can't be modified by anyone with access to the website.
2.

Which of the following does not explain wikis as social software?
- A.
  
  It extends or derives added value from human social behavior.
- B.
  
  Each form provides users with uniquely accessible platforms for fast and easy information publication, interpersonal communication and team collaboration.
- C.
  
  It ensure every users to communicate effectively and gain all information needed quickly without any pressure or problem.
- D.
  
  Allows individuals to interact in a way that essentially combines their intelligence and/or capabilities.
3.

Why wikis are very important in corporate world?
- A.
  
  Very easy-to-implement systems for shared-document collaboration and content management as no techinal knowledge needed.
- B.
  
  Very cheap.
- C.
  
  Can help corporate teams remain agile and competitive with new dynamic communication environments.
- D.
  
  No security threats.
4.

Which of the following is not the disadvantage of wikis?
- A.
  
  Corporate wikis are not free for everyone.
- B.
  
  It is controlled by its administrators all the time.
- C.
  
  Limited-access wikis are likely to be misused.
- D.
  
  Users can delete or modify the contributions from others.
5.

Wiki would not be suitable for the following users?
- A.
  
  Students use others' comments and opinions in wikis as their main source to understand and complete their assignments.
- B.
  
  Employees use wikis as a tool for sharing their knowledge to other working colleagues.
- C.
  
  Businessman or businesswoman use wiki as a tool to communicate with his or her clients.
- D.
  
  Students use wikis to communicate and share their knowledge to understand to course content.
6.

A single page on a wiki is known as
7.

Wikis can be used to create ................. of special interest and limited accessibility within an organization.
8.

What is the technology that syndicates website content and sends updates to the end user via e-mail or through a news-feed reader application?
9.

The software that runs a wiki system:
10.

The term "wiki" is derived from a Hawaiian word wikiwiki. What does it mean?