HTML QUIZ
What is responsive design?
A design technique that allows for pages to reformat dynamically based on the size of the browser or the resolution of the screen being used
What is the internet?
A global network of interconnected computers that allow data to be shared
What is the World Wide Web?
A subset of the internet
How is a doctype defined?
By using the <!Doctype> tag on the very first line of code
What is the role of CSS in web development?
CSS allows manipulation of how HTML elements appear
What is the role of CSS in web development according to Nick Jones' mnemonic?
CSS tells the computer what each of the items in the list should look like and where they should appear
What does code allow?
Code allows anybody who can write it to communicate with a computer
What is the role of HTML in web development?
HTML creates the actual elements on a web page that can be assigned style and behavior
How do HTML, CSS, and JavaScript interact?
HTML creates the actual elements on a web page that can be assigned style and behavior, CSS allows manipulation of how HTML elements appear, and JavaScript allows control of the behavior of the website.
What is HTML?
HTML is a series of symbols, called tags in a file that are displayed as elements in a web browser
What is the role of HTML in web development according to Nick Jones' mnemonic?
HTML is nothing more than a parts list
What is the function of HTML?
HTML tells the web browser where content should be on a page, thus defining page structure
What are the three core technologies that make up the Web Development Trifecta?
HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
What happens if a file starts with <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN">?
The browser will know to render the page using HTML4 with a transitional flavor.
According to Nick Jones' mnemonic, what happens when you click certain parts using JavaScript?
The face turns red.
What is the difference between the internet and the World Wide Web?
The internet is a collection of computer networks connected through either copper wires, fiber-optic cables or wireless connections whereas, the World Wide Web can be termed as the software part - it is a collection of web pages connected through hyperlinks and URLs.
What is the Strict flavor?
The most standardized flavor; it doesn't allow the use of deprecated or presentational elements. Frames are also not allowed.
What is HTML5?
The newest version of HTML that was developed in 2014
What is the Web Development Trifecta?
Three core technologies that allow interaction with web browsers via code: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
What is the purpose of the Doctype declaration?
To inform the browser about the version of html
What is an example of how to use an HTML tag?
To write a paragraph on a page you would use a <p>...</p> element tag and put the text of that paragraph within the tag.
What does URL stand for?
Uniform Resource Locator
What are some expanded capabilities of HTML5?
Websites with elements that enable enhanced user experience (UX), web pages with responsive design elements, websites that are accessible for users with disabilities, and elements that enable game development.
What do structure
based tags do? - They specifically designate their purpose relative to other elements.
What does H stand for in Nick Jones' mnemonic for HTML?
Head
What does HTML stand for?
HyperText Markup Language
What was required before HTML5 to place a video on a web page?
Implementing additional software plug-ins such as Adobe Flash
Why is responsive design crucial?
It allows the browser to render the page and structure the elements however necessary regardless of whether the user is on a phone, tablet, monitor, or television.
What is the role of JavaScript in web development?
JavaScript allows control of the behavior of the website
What is the role of JavaScript in web development according to Nick Jones' mnemonic?
JavaScript tells the computer what all the items in the parts list can do
What does J stand for in Nick Jones' mnemonic for JavaScript?
Jump
What did HTML5 introduce?
Major changes that help developers create fully scalable pages without the need for third-party software
What does ML stand for in HTML?
Markup Language
Are the terms internet and World Wide Web synonymous?
No, they are not synonymous
What does the <canvas> element allow?
Programmatically creating graphs that are bound to real data and dynamically change if the data changes.
What is one of the most essential features introduced in HTML5?
Responsive design
What are the three flavors supported by Html and XHTML?
Strict, Transitional, and Frameset
What is another key feature introduced in HTML5?
Structure-based tags
What are some other names for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript when used together?
The Web Development Trifecta or The HTML5 Family
What does C stand for in Nick Jones' mnemonic for CSS?
color
