Help:Wiki University Tutorial Answers

Quick Quiz

 * The component of the 1860 census that you would not expect to find in the Wiki is:
 * A. Links to indexed records by family name


 * The Wiki is only for beginners in genealogical research.
 * False


 * A benefit of the Wiki format is real-time updating.
 * True


 * The only way to get to the Wiki is first going to FamilySearch.org
 * False

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Quick Quiz

 * Links are limited only to other articles in the Wiki
 * False


 * You can search for names of your ancestors in the Wiki.
 * False


 * The Wiki has a complete list of all places where genealogical records are kept in the world.
 * False

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Quick Quiz
Which of the following are appropriate Wiki content? A. Sample images of records

D.Information about an upcoming genealogical event that has a fee

K.Brief description of the resources of a local genealogical library Back to Appropriate Topics

Quick Quiz

 * You can only use the "world map" to search for a location in Wiki.
 * False


 * There are six language Wikis.
 * False


 * Guided Research will provide you with everything you need to know to search the Research Wiki.
 * False

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Exercises

 * Where would you click to be able to print this page?
 * Answer: "Printable version" under the Tools heading


 * If you wanted to upload an image, where would you click?
 * Answer: 'Upload file/Image' under Volunteer and Helper or if you are a missionary, 'Upload file' under Tools.


 * Where can I click to go to my personal main sandbox?
 * Answer: 'Personal Sandbox' under Volunteer and Helper or under Tools.

Quick Quiz

 * The left sidebar appears on the main page with all the same items as on other pages.
 * True


 * To change the title of an article, you click on the little blue star at the top of the page.
 * False


 * To edit in Wikitext, you click on Edit at the top of the page.
 * False


 * Upload file/Image is where you can upload images that are reviewed by the Salesforce team.
 * True


 * Talk next to the Page tab is for sending messages to Wiki support about a problem you have with the material in the article.
 * True


 * Preferences gives you a list of items that help you to choose what and how you want material in the Wiki displayed on your monitor.
 * True

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Quick Quiz

 * To use the VisualEditor you click on what tab in the toolbar?
 * D. None of the above.


 * What is the star used for?
 * B. Place a "watch" on a page.


 * What is View history tab for?
 * D. All of the above

Back to Research Wiki Tabs

Quick Quiz

 * If you want to display 500 recent changes when patrolling you can.
 * True


 * You can decide what items you want to put on a watch list and for how long.
 * True


 * You can control going to Wikitext rather than the rich editor through the Appearance Option.
 * False


 * You cannot change the number of recent changes that are displayed on a page.
 * False


 * If you do not like the changes you have made to your personal settings, but cannot remember what was in place before, you can click "Restore all default settings."
 * True

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Exercises

 * Please read and be very familiar with Guiding Principles. FamilySearch Wiki:Guiding Principles

Quick Quiz

 * If you see something wrong, you need to ask permission of the author before correcting it.
 * False


 * Do not assume everyone who contributes to the Wiki is acting in good faith.
 * False


 * The Wiki allows advertisers to place ads.
 * False


 * We as contributors are allowed to state our point of view on religion.
 * False


 * The purpose of the Wiki is to teach people where the records they can use are located and how to access them.
 * True


 * We are free to be critical of any culture or individual in history.
 * False


 * A neutral point is for wimps.
 * False

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Exercises

 * Please read and be very familiar with Policies. FamilySearch Wiki:Policies

Quick Quiz

 * You do not have to be civil if the other person is not.
 * False


 * Others do not have the right to edit whatever you have written in the Wiki.
 * False


 * Biography of your grandfather is ok in the Wiki.
 * False


 * You can use your point of view when describing a resource.
 * False


 * Use links rather than copying large amount of text in the Wiki.
 * True


 * Controversial topics do not necessarily have to be deleted.
 * False


 * Only those who attack other contributors will be blocked.
 * False


 * Copyrights are not an issue in the Wiki.
 * False


 * Any contributor can change Wiki policies.
 * False

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Exercises

 * Please read and be very familiar with FamilySearch Terms of Use.

Quick Quiz

 * You may contribute material to the Wiki even if you disagree with a couple of policy items.
 * False


 * You have to have permission to copy material from the Wiki.
 * False


 * You can contribute text to the Wiki but not images.
 * False


 * FamilySearch Wiki cannot delete any material you have contributed without your permission.
 * False


 * Contributing offensive material to the Wiki could result in you being blocked from doing so in the future.
 * True


 * Your user name is kept confidential when you contribute to the Wiki.
 * False


 * The Wiki is not regulated by any state or federal laws.
 * False


 * You can only file suit against the Wiki in Washington D.C.
 * False


 * You can submit a request that copyrighted material owned by you be removed from the Wiki
 * True

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Exercises

 * Please read and be very familiar with Conditions of Use. FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style

Quick Quiz

 * Keeping writing clear and simple is the goal of all contributions to the Wiki.
 * True


 * All material contributed to the Wiki remains in the ownership of the author.
 * False


 * Use long sentences to express genealogical concepts.
 * False


 * Chicago Manual of Style is a good reference to use for acceptable grammar.
 * True


 * Titles should be short and leave no doubt as to what the article is about.
 * True


 * You can capitalize titles anyway you want.
 * False


 * Abbreviations are ok in titles of articles.
 * False


 * The word "and" and an ampersand (&) may be used interchangeably.
 * False


 * You should display the URL in external links.
 * False

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Quick Quiz

 * The table of contents, access history, and navigation tabs are generated automatically and you do not have to create them.
 * True


 * An SEO should contain terms like genealogy, family history, or ancestry.
 * True


 * The wiki sidebar appears automatically and cannot be changed.
 * True


 * You can link quickly to other related articles through sidebars and navboxes.
 * True


 * You can only edit a page by clicking on the "Edit This Page Button".
 * False


 * Credit is given when quoting the works of others by placing a reference at the bottom of the page.
 * True

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Quick Quiz
D. All of the above C. All of the above False Back to How to Contribute
 * How can users contribute to the Wiki?
 * Where can users learn more about contributing?
 * You can only submit information to the Wiki if you can code in wikitext.

Quick Quiz
True False False Back to How to Edit
 * You can open a page for editing in several ways.
 * If you make a mistake in the Wiki, it is permanent.
 * Your wikitext work saves automatically about every ten minutes.

Quick Quiz
False False False Back to How to Research
 * You can search for names of your ancestors in FamilySearch Wiki.
 * FamilySearch Wiki has a complete list of all places where genealogical records are kept in the world.
 * The only way to get to the FamilySearch Wiki is through FamilySearch.org