The Ultimate Web Design Quiz: Trivia!
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The ultimate web design quiz: trivia! Web designing is having an outlook of how a website should look like and having a layout on how to achieve the vision for a client. In the quiz below you will not only test your understanding when it comes to some basic terms used in web design but how to achieve the perfect website. Check it out and get to refresh your memory!
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What does the acronym WWW stand for?
- A.
Wild Wacky Walter
- B.
Web Wide Wave
- C.
World Wide Web
- D.
Wide Wall Web
- E.
Web World Wall
Correct Answer
C. World Wide WebExplanation
The correct answer is "World Wide Web". The acronym WWW stands for the World Wide Web, which is a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the internet. It was created by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989 and has since become an integral part of the internet, allowing users to access and share information globally.Rate this question:
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The job of a graphic designer deals with presentation and the "front-end" side of web design.
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No graphic design it is back-end design.
- B.
Yes, graphic design it is front-end design.
Correct Answer
B. Yes, graphic design it is front-end design.Explanation
The given correct answer states that graphic design is front-end design. This means that the job of a graphic designer involves working on the visual elements and presentation of a website or other design projects. They focus on creating visually appealing and user-friendly designs that are visible to the end-users. This aligns with the understanding that front-end design deals with the user interface and the visual aspects of a website or application.Rate this question:
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Which of the following tasks or elements would be considered back-end?
- A.
Graphic interface
- B.
Database programming
- C.
PHP Scripts
- D.
HTML programming
- E.
Interface design
Correct Answer(s)
B. Database programming
C. PHP ScriptsExplanation
The tasks or elements that would be considered back-end are those that involve the server-side of a website or application. This includes database programming and PHP scripts, as they deal with the logic and functionality of the website/application. On the other hand, the graphic interface, HTML programming, and interface design are related to the front-end, as they focus on the visual and user-facing aspects of the website/application.Rate this question:
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Fill in the blank: The acronym HTML stands for __________ markup language. (see page 9)
Correct Answer(s)
hypertext
hyper text
hyper-textExplanation
The correct answer for this question is "hypertext." HTML stands for Hypertext Markup Language, which is used for creating web pages and displaying content on the internet. The term "hypertext" refers to text that contains links to other documents or resources, allowing users to navigate and access information in a non-linear way.Rate this question:
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What does CSS stand for? Write it out below in three words and be sure to spell correctly. (see page 10)
Correct Answer(s)
cascading style sheets
cascading style sheetExplanation
The correct answer is "cascading style sheets" or "cascading style sheet". CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets, which is a style sheet language used for describing the look and formatting of a document written in HTML or XML. It is used to control the layout, colors, fonts, and other visual aspects of a web page.Rate this question:
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What does a cascading style sheet do? (see page 10)
- A.
It makes your page cascade.
- B.
Controls the way your content looks (or is presented).
- C.
Makes your browser window bigger.
- D.
Controls the scripts in your web page.
- E.
Causes pain and frustration
Correct Answer
B. Controls the way your content looks (or is presented).Explanation
A cascading style sheet (CSS) is a coding language that controls the visual appearance of a web page. It is used to define the layout, colors, fonts, and other design elements of a website. By applying CSS rules to HTML elements, it determines how the content is displayed and presented to the user.Rate this question:
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What is an HTML tag?
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A) HTML Labels surrounded by angle brackets such as that do not affect how the page looks.
- B.
HTML Labels surrounded by angle brackets such as to describe how each text element should function.
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HTML Labels surrounded by angle brackets such as that show up on the final page.
- D.
HTML labels surrounded by angle brackets such as that do not show on the final page.
- E.
Answers B and D.
Correct Answer
E. Answers B and D.Explanation
HTML tags are labels surrounded by angle brackets that are used to describe how each text element should function. They do not affect how the page looks and do not show up on the final page. Therefore, both answers B and D are correct as they correctly describe the nature of HTML tags.Rate this question:
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If you write the following line of code in HTML, what would you see on your final page?
- A.
The word: "body"
- B.
The word: "html"
- C.
The words: "Tiger Media Online"
- D.
The words: "Thanks for visiting Tiger Media"
- E.
The word: ""
Correct Answer(s)
C. The words: "Tiger Media Online"
D. The words: "Thanks for visiting Tiger Media"Explanation
By writing the given line of code in HTML, the final page would display the words "Tiger Media Online" and "Thanks for visiting Tiger Media".Rate this question:
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What do you think the tag "em" does to whatever is contained within it? Remember anything between the opening tag and the closing tag is affected.
- A.
Makes the text disappear on the final page.
- B.
Makes the text bold on the final page.
- C.
Separates the text into a paragraph on the final page.
- D.
Changes the color of the text on the final page.
- E.
It does not affect the text.
Correct Answer
B. Makes the text bold on the final page.Explanation
The "em" tag is used to emphasize or highlight text. It does not make the text disappear, separate it into a paragraph, or change its color. Instead, it makes the text bold, drawing attention to it on the final page.Rate this question:
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- 10.
When you type www.facebook.com into your web browser, the browser must search for a "default" file before it can display anything to you.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
When you type www.facebook.com into your web browser, the browser needs to search for a "default" file before it can display anything to you. This suggests that the browser is looking for a specific file to load as the default page for the website, which is usually the homepage. This is true because browsers typically require a default file to be present in order to render the initial content of a website.Rate this question:
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What would be an example of a default file (or index file) for http://www.facebook.com?
Correct Answer
index.html
/index.html
index.php
index.asp
index.htmExplanation
The correct answer is index.html, /index.html, index.php, index.asp, index.htm. These are examples of default files or index files that could be used for the website http://www.facebook.com. When a user visits a website without specifying a specific file or page, the server will look for one of these default files to display as the homepage. The server will try to find these files in the root directory of the website or in any specified subdirectories.Rate this question:
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A URL is an address you type in your web browser to find a particular page on the web.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This statement is true because a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is indeed an address that you enter into a web browser to locate a specific webpage on the internet. URLs consist of various components, including the protocol (such as HTTP or HTTPS), the domain name, and the path to the specific page or resource. By typing a URL into a web browser, users can access and navigate to the desired webpage.Rate this question:
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URL stands for Uniform Record Locator.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is incorrect. URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, not Uniform Record Locator. A URL is a specific type of identifier that defines the location of a resource on the internet. It is commonly used to access web pages, files, and other resources on the World Wide Web.Rate this question:
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Every computer (or server) on the internet has its own IP address number.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Every computer or server on the internet is assigned a unique IP address, which acts as its identifier. This IP address allows the computer or server to send and receive data over the internet. Without an IP address, it would be impossible for computers to communicate with each other on the internet. Therefore, it is true that every computer or server on the internet has its own IP address number.Rate this question:
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What does the domain name system (DNS) do on the web?
- A.
It handles HTTP transactions.
- B.
It is an internet markup language.
- C.
It makes numbers dizzying.
- D.
It matches and connects domain names to IP addresses.
Correct Answer
D. It matches and connects domain names to IP addresses.Explanation
The domain name system (DNS) is responsible for matching and connecting domain names to IP addresses. When a user types in a domain name (e.g., www.example.com) in their web browser, the DNS translates that domain name into the corresponding IP address (e.g., 192.0.2.1) that the web server is located at. This allows the user's computer to establish a connection with the correct server and retrieve the requested web page. The DNS acts as a directory service for the internet, facilitating the communication between domain names and IP addresses.Rate this question:
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FTP
- A.
Allows you to transfer files.
- B.
Stands for File Transfer Protocol (or program)
- C.
Processes financial transactions.
- D.
Helps with uploads and downloads.
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer(s)
A. Allows you to transfer files.
B. Stands for File Transfer Protocol (or program)
D. Helps with uploads and downloads.Explanation
The correct answer is "Allows you to transfer files.", "Stands for File Transfer Protocol (or program)", and "Helps with uploads and downloads." This is because FTP, which stands for File Transfer Protocol, is a network protocol that enables the transfer of files between a client and a server on a computer network. It is commonly used for uploading and downloading files, making it a useful tool for file transfers.Rate this question:
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