Question 1

An Integrated Development Environment (IDE)stores files and folders for your website in a directory called _____.

Accepted Answer

IDEs typically organize all the files and folders for a website into a single directory, which is referred to as a project directory. This directory contains all the necessary files, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, and other assets. This makes it easy to manage, edit, and update files as necessary within the IDE. B is incorrect as an FTP client is a separate service used to upload and download files to and from a server. C is incorrect as absolute reference is a term used in programming to refer to a specific location or value without any context or relative relationship. D is incorrect as a consortium refers to a group of companies or organizations that work together towards a common goal, and is not related to IDEs.

Question 2

When you are shopping online and finalizing your order,you usually fill in forms for your name,address,email,and payment method.Sometimes those forms have an asterisk (*)next to them as required fields.Code in which of the following languages can check to make sure all required fields are completed?

Accepted Answer

JavaScript is the language used to perform client-side validation, which checks user input before it is sent to the server. It can confirm that all required fields have been filled out before the form is submitted.

Question 3

Nicholas updates his company's website to include a hyperlink to its event calendar on the homepage.What coding language does he use to insert the link?

Accepted Answer

HTML is the language used for creating and structuring web pages. Adding hyperlinks to a webpage is done using HTML anchor tags.

Question 4

What is uptime?

Accepted Answer

Uptime refers to the amount of time a web host's servers are continuously up and running without any interruptions or downtime. It is a measure of a web host's reliability and is important for ensuring that websites are accessible to visitors at all times.

Question 5

After creating a webpage with HTML code,what do you need to do so that others can access it on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

In order for others to access the webpage on the Internet, the HTML code needs to be published to a web server. This can be done through a variety of methods such as uploading the files to a hosting service or setting up a local server. Specifying the format, converting to a read-only file, and compressing pages and multimedia content are not necessary steps for publishing a webpage to the Internet.

Question 6

Which of the following would most likely be a static website?

Accepted Answer

A historical facts page is most likely to be a static website because it contains information that does not frequently change and doesn't require dynamic content like user input, account login, or real-time updates. A news site may have dynamic content with breaking news updates and user comments, a blog may have regular content updates and user interaction, and an online shopping site may require real-time inventory updates and user account information.

Question 7

Jin is an editor and ready to purchase the domain name for his website where he plans to market his services.He wants to be creative with the name,but you caution him about being too clever with what he chooses.What would be his best choice?

Accepted Answer

"Wordsmithing.com" is a creative and relevant domain name that effectively conveys Jin's services as an editor without being overly clever or confusing.

Question 8

If HTML is used to specify the content of the webpage,then what do you use CSS for?

Accepted Answer

CSS is used to define the page layout, including the visual style of the webpage. It is used to specify the font, colors, spacing, positioning, and other visual elements of the content specified in HTML.

Question 9

Marly was trying to finish some work on the train during her commute home,but the webpage was not displaying with the proper layout or formatting on her smartphone.Which of the following was likely coded incorrectly to cause the error?

Accepted Answer

CSS is responsible for the layout and formatting of webpages, so it is likely that an error in the CSS code caused the webpage to not display properly. C++, HTML, and JavaScript are not related to webpage layout and formatting.

Question 10

When using a content management system (CMS),how can you allow multiple individuals to work on a website at the same time without worrying they will override or duplicate work?

Accepted Answer

A CMS typically allows you to set roles for different users, such as editors or administrators, and this can limit access to certain parts of the website or content. This can prevent any overlapping or conflicting work from multiple individuals working on the same website simultaneously.

Question 11

Which of the following components on a webpage is created using HTML?

Accepted Answer

Headings are created using HTML tags like

,

, etc. The background color and layout can be created using CSS, and the slideshow typically uses JavaScript.

Question 12

Which of the following best defines responsive design?

Accepted Answer

Responsive design refers to the ability of a website to automatically adjust the size and layout of its content to be easily viewable on any device or screen size, from desktop computers to mobile phones. This is achieved through the use of flexible layouts, images, and CSS media queries.

Question 13

Christian wants his company's blog to be informative,have a search function,and allow user to leave comments.A dynamic website rather than a static website would be better for him because a dynamic website ______.

Accepted Answer

A dynamic website allows for user interaction, such as leaving comments, while a static website does not. A search function can also be added to a dynamic website through the use of a database. While a dynamic website may require more maintenance and storage space, it is a better fit for Christian's needs.

Question 14

If a website is designed with responsive design concepts,then _____.

Accepted Answer

Responsive design ensures that a website's content adjusts to fit the screen size, eliminating the need for horizontal scrolling (A) and making graphics and text readable on any device (B). It does not imply that all content fits on one page without scrolling (C) or that no graphics are used (D).

Question 15

Knowing that more people view webpages on their smartphones than on desktop or laptop computers,how would you design your website?

Accepted Answer

Responsive design is the best option for creating a website that can be easily navigated on a smartphone. This design ensures that all content and graphics can be resized to fit the screen of any device, providing a seamless user experience. A website with no graphics or a static layout may be difficult to read or navigate on a smaller screen, while a website with all content on one page may make it hard to find specific information.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?

Accepted Answer

Hosting webpages is not a feature of an IDE. IDEs are software applications that provide a comprehensive environment for developing and managing computer programs, but they do not typically host webpages.

Question 17

What is a popular language for writing client-side scripts or scripts that run in your browser to control a webpage's behavior?

Accepted Answer

JavaScript is the most popular language for writing client-side scripts or scripts that run in your browser to control a webpage's behavior. HTML and CSS are used for content and styling respectively, and Python is generally not used for client-side scripting.

Question 18

JavaScript likely controls which of the following elements on a webpage?

Accepted Answer

JavaScript is commonly used to create interactive elements on a webpage such as zoom buttons (A), slide shows (B), and dynamic date and time displays (C). While it can manipulate hyperlinks, the creation of a basic hyperlink to another website (D) is primarily a function of HTML, not JavaScript.

Question 19

When you log into your email with your username and password,you are logging into a static website,since the look and feel is the same each time.

Accepted Answer

Email websites are dynamic, meaning they can change based on new messages, updates, and user actions.

Question 20

Use CSS to create the formatting of webpages on different devices.

Accepted Answer

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) allows web developers to create responsive designs that adapt to different devices by using media queries, flexible layouts, and other techniques. This makes it possible to adjust the layout, font size, color scheme, and other formatting elements to best suit the screen size and resolution of the device it's viewed on.

Quiz 9: Exploring Financial Tools and Functions

An Integrated Development Environment (IDE) stores files and folders for your website in a directory called _____.