Question 1

The Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) is the current W3C markup language standard for creating Web pages.

Accepted Answer

The current W3C standard for creating Web pages is HTML (HyperText Markup Language), not SGML. SGML is a standard for defining generalized markup languages for documents. HTML is an application of SGML tailored for web documents.

Question 2

IVO is an international body of worldwide organizations that set standards for numerous industry and government products and services.

Accepted Answer

IVO does not refer to a known international body responsible for setting standards across various industries and governments. Organizations like ISO (International Organization for Standardization) fulfill such roles.

Question 3

Markup language tags are enclosed in square brackets, such as [body] and [/body].

Accepted Answer

Markup language tags are typically enclosed in angle brackets, such as and .

Question 4

XML is an ISO standard that defines a set of rules for encoding documents so that the documents are transportable among computer systems.

Accepted Answer

XML is a W3C standard, not an ISO standard, and it defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable.

Question 5

The Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a streamlined subset of SGML developed to define data in documents transmitted over the Web.

Accepted Answer

XML was designed to store and transport data, simplifying data sharing across the internet, and it is indeed a simplified subset of the Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML).

Question 6

Developers using XML must used predefined codes or tags.

Accepted Answer

XML allows developers to create their own custom tags, making it flexible for various applications and data structures.

Question 7

The Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) was originally developed by Tim Berners-Lee to allow documents with headings, text, tables, bulleted or numbered lists, images, and other style elements to be viewed in a Web browser.

Accepted Answer

HTML was indeed developed by Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, as a markup language to create and structure sections, paragraphs, and links between pages and other content to be displayed in a web browser.

Question 8

Web page developers using HTML can define their own codes or tags.

Accepted Answer

HTML does not allow developers to create their own tags; it requires them to use predefined tags specified by the HTML standard. Custom behaviors can be achieved through JavaScript and CSS, but not by creating new HTML tags.

Question 9

XML is a markup language focused on how data looks; HTML is a markup language focused on what data is.

Accepted Answer

XML is focused on what data is, allowing the definition, transmission, validation, and interpretation of data between applications and between organizations. HTML is focused on how data looks on web pages, structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web.

Question 10

Like XML tags, HTML tags are placed in angle brackets, such as

and

Accepted Answer

HTML tags are indeed placed in angle brackets, similar to XML tags, to denote elements in the document.

Question 11

The closing pair of HTML tags always includes the forward slash, such as

Accepted Answer

The closing tag in HTML is marked by a forward slash (/) before the tag name to indicate the end of an element, as in

for closing a paragraph element.

Question 12

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) sets HTML and XML standard for the Web.

Accepted Answer

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is responsible for developing and maintaining web standards, including HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and XML (Extensible Markup Language), to ensure long-term growth for the Web.

Question 13

The HTML markup language standards have not changed since the language was first developed by Tim Berners-Lee.

Accepted Answer

HTML has undergone numerous revisions and updates since its inception by Tim Berners-Lee, evolving through versions like HTML 2.0, HTML 4.01, XHTML, and HTML5 to adapt to new internet technologies and user needs.

Question 14

HTML 4.0.1 requires developers to write tags and their properties only in lowercase; use opening and closing paired tags in all instances; and is phasing out some tags and their properties in favor of using CSS to format Web page text.

Accepted Answer

HTML 4.0.1 requires developers to write tags and their properties only in lowercase.

Question 15

The Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) is a reformulation of HTML into XML and is designed to reduce coding errors and omissions and improve Web document structure.

Accepted Answer

XHTML was indeed created as a reformulation of HTML in XML, aiming to bring the rigor of XML to web documents, thereby reducing errors and improving structure by enforcing stricter syntax rules.

Question 16

While some Web pages are still created using XHTML, many developers stress the importance of migrating to HTML 4.0.1 in order to stay current with changing technologies and to comply with W3C standards.

Accepted Answer

The current trend is towards using HTML5, not HTML 4.01, as it is the latest major revision of the HTML standard, incorporating many new features designed to make web development more efficient and to comply with modern web standards set by the W3C.

Question 17

A developer can create a Web page manually by inserting text and other elements and typing the relevant HTML or XHTML tags directly into a text editor, such as Windows Notepad.

Accepted Answer

HTML or XHTML tags can be manually typed into a plain text editor like Windows Notepad to create a web page, as these editors allow for direct input of code without additional formatting.

Question 18

Some text editors, such as BBEdit, HomeSite, and HTMLPad 2005 are designed specifically for creating HTML/XHTML documents and have special features that permit a developer to quickly enter tags and their properties.

Accepted Answer

These text editors are indeed designed with features that assist in the rapid creation and editing of HTML/XHTML documents, offering functionalities like tag completion, syntax highlighting, and other tools tailored for web development.

Question 19

Web authoring software provides developers with a familiar "What You See Is What You Get" or WYSIWYG environment in which to create Web pages.

Accepted Answer

Web authoring software, such as Adobe Dreamweaver, offers a WYSIWYG interface, allowing developers to design web pages visually, seeing the layout and design as it will appear in a web browser while they work.

Question 20

Microsoft FrontPage Web authoring software shares many features with other Microsoft software, such as Microsoft Word.

Accepted Answer

Microsoft FrontPage was designed to have a user interface and features similar to other Microsoft Office applications like Word, including toolbars and menu options, making it easier for users familiar with Microsoft Office to use FrontPage for web development.

Quiz 9: Understanding Web Technologies