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== Final Exam for Hghyux ==

Congratulations on reaching your final exam. Please follow all instructions carefully.

This exam was begun at 18:40, May 2. It will end at 18:40, May 9.

Written Test[edit]

Please leave your response to each question where indicated.

1. Explain in your own words what the second of Wikipedia's five pillars means. (5 points)

A: Wikipedia's goal is to be non-biased. Artices should be written from a neutral point of view. 18:40, 2 May 2012 (UTC)

2. Can you upload the cover art of an album under a claim of fair use? Why? (10 points)

A: I believe you could because there is no free version of the art. 18:41, 2 May 2012 (UTC)

3. What speedy deletion criterion does this page apply to? (5 points)

A: CSD G3. Pure Vandalism. 18:43, 2 May 2012 (UTC)

4. Wikipedians should assume ______ faith. Fill in the blank. (2.5 points)

A: good 18:45, 2 May 2012 (UTC)

5. There are three ways in which an article can be deleted. Name them, name their abbreviations, and explain how they work. (20 points)

A: CSD/Criteria for Speedy Deletion- If an article meets ANY of the criteria for speedy deletion, it can be deleted ASAP.

PROD/Proposed Deletion- If an editor has a concern that would make the article deletable. Should not be used for articles in which deletion would be controversial. An article with this tag gets deleted after the tag has been in place for seven days.

AFD/Artices for Deletion- A discussion that achieves deletion of an article by getting a consensus from the community. Commonly used when deletion may be controversial. 18:56, 2 May 2012 (UTC)

6. Explain in your own words what CSD A7 means. (10 points)

A: The article does not make a claim of notability. 18:58, 2 May 2012 (UTC)

7. Never comment on a(n) _________. Fill in the blank. (2.5 points)

A: editor 18:59, 2 May 2012 (UTC)

8. Name the three "core content policies" on Wikipedia and what they mean. (10 points)

A: WP:NPOV, WP:V, and WP:NOR 19:02, 2 May 2012 (UTC)

Multiple Choice[edit]

9. You want to upload an image under a claim of fair use. Where can you upload the image? (B) 19:04, 2 May 2012 (UTC)

A) Wikimedia Commons
B) English Wikipedia
C) Both are okay.
D) You can't.

10. This page can be deleted under what speedy deletion criterion? (B) 19:10, 2 May 2012 (UTC)

A) CSD A3
B) CSD A7
C) CSD G10
D) Not applicable for speedy deletion.

11. If a rule prevents you from improving Wikipedia, what should you do? (C) 19:10, 2 May 2012 (UTC)

A) You must follow it, or you'll be blocked.
B) Quit Wikipedia. Its rules are stupid.
C) Ignore it. Wikipedia does not have firm rules.
D) Vandalize Jimbo Wales' talk page.

12. Which of the following is NOT a reliable source? (B) 00:04, 3 May 2012 (UTC)

A) A news source
B) A blog
C) A company's official website
D) All are unreliable

13. You love reading the book The Call of the Wild. Can you add the sentence "The book is the best book in the world, it's awesome!" to the article? (B) 00:07, 3 May 2012 (UTC)

A) Yes, it's your personal opinion, just let others know about it!
B) No, that would be original research, don't add that.
C) Yes and then replace the content of the talk page with "I LOVE THIS BOOK! I LOVE THIS BOOK! I LOVE THIS BOOK!" repeatedly.
D) All of the above are inappropriate actions.

14. What do you wish to become on Wikipedia? All answers are valid. (B) 00:07, 3 May 2012 (UTC)

A) A content writer
B) An administrator
C) A checkuser, oversighter, and bureaucrat, in addition to being an administrator
D) Nah, I'd rather be a Wikimedia Steward!

Practical Test[edit]

After finishing these tasks, please change the template  Not done to  Done.

15. Please !vote in at least three Articles for Deletion debates (log). Please don't forget to read WP:ATA: !votes that constitute arguments that should be avoided will result in the deduction of points. No bonus points for !voting in more. (7 points)

Diffs: diff diff diff  Done

16. Please nominate at least two articles for deletion either through CSD, PROD, or even AfD (new pages). Again, no bonus points! (6 points)

Diffs: diff [1]  Done

17. Please find at least ten images currently being used under a claim of fair use, and post them in your answer. (7 points)

Links: File:Beatles_-_Abbey_Road.jpg File:Vancouverlogo.svg File:Starbucks_Corporation_Logo_2011.svg File:National_Football_League_2008.svg File:NCIS_title.jpg File:E.T._album.jpg File:Citroën.svg File:Oreo_logo.png File:Laxlogo.svg File:Coat_of_arms_of_Canada.svg  Done

Finished with the exam!  Done

Help, I'm stuck![edit]

If you're stuck, please don't hesitate to ask me for help. I can help you clarify the meanings of these questions but I cannot help you answer them. :D