Deck 7: Writing for the Web

Question 1

The _____ nature of the Internet means that webpages respond to user input.

Answer 1

interactive

Question 2

When a person is writing for the Web, what is the importance of the inverted pyramid?

Answer 2

The inverted pyramid reminds the writer to state important points on a webpage before providing detailed supporting information.

Question 3

A person should keep two guidelines in mind when writing for the Web: the readers' needs and the limited amount of space on the computer screen.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

FAQs are rarely used on the Internet.

Question 5

_____ are words, phrases, or graphics used to link pages within a website or to external sites.

Question 6

What is a discussion forum?

Question 7

Webpages are read in a linear fashion, the same way books and magazines are read.

Question 8

Drop-down menus do not clutter a webpage.

Question 9

A(n) _____ is a website that provides news or commentary about a particular topic; it also allows users to respond.

Question 10

Wikipedia is an example of a(n) _____ because it allows users to create and edit webpages.

Question 11

Every website should include a clear system of links.

Question 12

The terms World Wide Web and Internet mean the same thing.

Question 13

Web users may become discouraged when using a site that contains too many graphics.

Question 14

In the planning of webpages, it is important to identify the defining characteristics, or _____, of the audience (for example, age, income, and marital status).

Question 15

Writing for the Web does not involve identifying the target audience.

Question 16

The number one design principle is _____, which is the ease with which users can access and use a website.

Question 17

The first page of a website is called the _____.

Question 18

_____ indicate subject area and help search engines and users find a website.

Question 19

The purpose of writing for the Web involves more than just informing and persuading the reader.

Question 20

Copyright infringement is a problem when linking from a website to other sites.

Question 21

What is the ideal line length of a webpage?

Question 22

What is the importance of consistency in the design of webpages?

Question 23

Why should the use of animation, audio, and video be limited on a webpage?