Management Information System (MIS) Practice Exam

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Which term is used to describe Web sites that allow users to add, remove, or edit content?

  1. Html

  2. Ajax

  3. Wiki

  4. Web 2.0

The correct answer is: Wiki

The term that describes websites allowing users to add, remove, or edit content is "Wiki." Wikis are collaborative platforms that enable users to create and modify content directly through a web interface. They operate on the principle of collective knowledge, where any user can contribute, making it a dynamic source of information. A prominent example of a wiki is Wikipedia, where millions of users from around the world collaborate to build and refine articles on a vast range of topics. The other terms are related but do not accurately represent the concept of user-editable content in the same way. HTML is a markup language used for structuring content on the web, but it does not allow users to edit content dynamically. Ajax is a technique for creating asynchronous web applications, allowing for interactivity and dynamic content loading, but it does not specifically relate to user-driven content editing. Web 2.0 is a term that refers to a new generation of web applications characterized by user interaction and collaboration, but it encompasses a broader range of technologies and concepts beyond just editable content, which makes "Wiki" the most precise term for the specific functionality described in the question.