Chapter 5

All of the following are examples of web site organization EXCEPT:

proximity

The file size of a web page and its associated media should not exceed _____ to avoid overly long load times.

60KB

Select the true statement below.

Animation should be used only if it enhances your web site

Select the true statement below.

Placing white space around graphics and headings helps them to stand out.

Select a good design recommendation for text hyperlinks. a. Create the entire sentence as a hyperlink. b. Include the works "Click here" in your text. c. Use a key phrase as a hyperlink. d. none of the above

Use a key phrase as a hyperlink

Select the group whose mission is to create guidelines and standards for Web Accessibility.

Web Accessibility Initiative

Select the item below that does not belong in a consistent web site design. a. a similar navigation area on each content page b. the same fonts on each content page c. a different background color on each page d. the same logo in the same location on each page

a different background color on each page

Select the items below that can help to appeal to the intended or target audience of a site. a. the amount of color used on the site b. the font size and styles used on the site c. the overall look and feel of the site d. all of the above

all of the above

Select the recommended design practice that applies to a web site using images for main site navigation. a. Provide alternative text for the images. b. Place text links at the bottom of the page. c. Both a and b. d. No special considerations are needed.

both a and b: provide alternative text for the images; place text links at the bottom of the page

Applying the design principle of __________ serves to add visual interest and draw attention.

contrast

Examples of visual design principles include:

contrast, repetition, alignment, and proximity (CRAP)

Adding good contrast between background and text, making the site easy to read and limiting animation appeals to which type of target audience?

everyone

Select the most commonly used site organization for commercial web sites.

hierarchical

Select the three most common methods of organizing web sites. a. horizontal, vertical, and diagonal b. hierarchical, linear, and random c. accessible, readable, and maintainable d. none of the above

hierarchical, linear, and random

Solid or fixed design is sometimes called _____ design and uses a fixed-width page layout.

ice

Different browsers and even different browser versions will display your web page ______.

in different ways

The following Page Layout Design technique is typically used to produce a more pleasing view at higher screen resolutions. a. ice b. liquid c. jello d. none of the above

jello

The main site navigation or a section offering navigation choices should contain:

no more than nine links

The four major components of Web page design are:

page layout design, text design, graphics design, and accessibility considerations

Which of the following are the four principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines? a. repetition, contrast, proximity, and alignment b. perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust c. accessible, readable, maintainable, and reliable d. hierarchical, linear, random, and sequential

perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust (POUR)

When applying the design principle of __________ related items are grouped together.

proximity

Select the best description of white space. a. the empty screen area around blocks of text and images b. the background color of white used for a page c. configuring the color of the text to be white d. none of the above

the empty screen area around blocks of text and images

Which of the following is not a web design recommended practice? a. Design your website to be easy to navigate. b. Use frames whenever possible. c. Design your pages to load quickly. d. Limit the use of animated items.

use frames whenever possible

A ____________ is a sketch or blueprint of a Web page that shows the structure (but not the detailed design) of basic page elements such as the logo, navigation, content, and footer. a. drawing b. HTML code c. site map d. wireframe

wireframe

Adding bright colors and lots of animation appeals to which type of target audience?

younger children