Esteban is studying the various ways of searching for information on the Internet. He has asked you to come over and help quiz him, and you've agreed.
-Now you and Esteban go to the Wikipedia Web site to learn more about the story behind Paint and Parachutes. The page gives a good deal of information, and seems to make sense. You ask Esteban how he feels about what he's read. He says, ____.
A) Wikipedia is a good start, but it would probably be best to get confirmation elsewhere before believing it completely
B) Wikipedia is part of the deep Web and should never be trusted for anything
C) Wikipedia's encyclopedia entries are constantly monitored by a paid panel of experts, and its information is guaranteed accurate
D) it was very lucky that Wikipedia had information on Paint and Parachutes since it's more of a science-based Web library

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Esteban's response shows a healthy approach to using Wikipedia as a source of information. While Wikipedia can be a good starting point for learning about a topic, it's essential to verify the information elsewhere before accepting it as true. This is because anyone can edit a Wikipedia page, and sometimes the information is unreliable or even intentionally misleading. Therefore, it's always helpful to double-check the information if it is essential. Option B is incorrect because Wikipedia is not part of the deep web. Option C is incorrect because while Wikipedia does have a team of volunteer editors who monitor information, errors and inaccuracies can still slip through. Option D is incorrect because Wikipedia contains information about various topics beyond science.

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