Why Should You Think Through a Wiki's Long-Term Purpose Before

question 85

Multiple Choice

Why should you think through a wiki's long-term purpose before you launch it?

• A)Legal requirements state online material must be maintained for at least 10 years
• B)Employee turnover will require the start of a new wiki
• C)A wiki's purpose drives key matters such as writing guidelines,editorial oversight,and security
• D)The long learning curve for new contributors
• E)The upcoming obsolescence of wiki technology

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