On Wikipedia, contributors may post and edit articles anonymously, in which case the author is only identified by ____.
A) the IP address of their connection to the Internet
B) the city and state where they reside
C) a nickname
D) a biometric signature, like a scanned thumbprint

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When contributors post and edit articles anonymously on Wikipedia, they are identified by the IP address of their connection to the Internet. This allows Wikipedia to track changes made to articles and to block users who engage in vandalism or other disruptive behavior. While contributors may choose to use a nickname or handle, this is not the primary means of identification. Biometric signatures, like scanned thumbprints, are not currently used for identification on Wikipedia.

On Wikipedia, Contributors May Post and Edit Articles Anonymously, in Which