Question 1

A common characteristic of all websites is that they are continually updated with timely content.

Accepted Answer

Not all websites are continually updated; some may remain static or unchanged for long periods.

Question 2

The web would be a very impractical choice for advertising an upcoming event, such as a health fair.

Accepted Answer

The web is actually a very practical choice for advertising an upcoming event, as it allows for wide reach, easy sharing and targeting specific audiences.

Question 3

Which of the following elements can be found on a web-based form?

Accepted Answer

All of the elements listed can commonly be found on a web-based form, and are often used for selecting or inputting information.

Question 4

A contact page and web-based form are both used to promote two-way conversations between website visitors and website publishers.

Accepted Answer

Both a contact page and web-based form allow website visitors to send messages or inquiries to website publishers and receive responses, promoting two-way communication.

Question 5

A well-designed website should include tools that enable its visitors to engage in interactive, two-way communication with the website's publisher.

Accepted Answer

A well-designed website should encourage engagement and communication with its visitors, allowing for a more personalized and interactive user experience. This can include features like comment sections, contact forms, live chat, and social media integration.

Question 6

The same principles of web design from the earliest days of the web are still the principles of web design today.

Accepted Answer

While some principles of web design have remained the same, the evolution of technology and user behavior has led to new principles and best practices in web design.

Question 7

A webpage with a light background and white text might draw more attention than one with a dark background and brightly colored text.

Accepted Answer

A webpage with a light background and white text is typically harder to read and less visually appealing than one with a dark background and brightly colored text, which tends to stand out more and draw attention.

Question 8

Which of the following are controlled by branding specifications applied to an entity's media?

Accepted Answer

Branding specifications typically include guidelines for logos, fonts, colors, and taglines to ensure consistency across an entity's media. Therefore, all of the options are controlled by branding specifications.

Question 9

To create a focal point, first determine what element on your webpage is the most important and then use contrast to establish that dominance visually.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Creating a focal point involves determining the most important element on your webpage and using contrast to visually emphasize its dominance.

Question 10

Positioning a caption near an image or an organization's name near its logo are two examples of the basic design principle of contrast.

Accepted Answer

These are examples of the design principle of proximity, which involves placing related items close together to indicate a relationship. Contrast involves using differences to highlight or distinguish elements.

Question 11

Which of the following are closely related but separate concepts?

Accepted Answer

Web accessibility and web usability are closely related but separate concepts. Web accessibility refers to the practice of making websites accessible to people with disabilities, while web usability refers to the practice of making websites easy to use for all users.

Question 12

You can exploit the web publishing's delivery advantage by downloading free photos, animations, video, and sound clips for use at your website.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

You should use balance, proximity, and white space to create effective, organized webpages.

Accepted Answer

Balance, proximity, and white space are essential design principles that help to create visually appealing and organized web pages. Balance ensures that the visual weight of objects is evenly distributed, proximity groups related objects together, and white space allows for breathing room and helps to emphasize important elements on a page. By using these principles, designers can create web pages that are easy to navigate and understand, which ultimately leads to a positive user experience.

Question 14

Which of the following are advantages web publishing holds over print publishing?

Accepted Answer

Web publishing holds several advantages over print publishing, including currency (the ability to update and edit content quickly), reduced production costs (no need for printing, paper, or distribution), rapid and economical delivery (content can be accessed instantly from anywhere with an internet connection), and interactivity (allowing for user engagement and feedback). Therefore, all of the options provided (A, B, C, and D) are advantages of web publishing over print publishing.

Question 15

In just a few minutes and at a very low cost, a company's web adminstrator could update or create a new webpage that includes a press release explaining a change in management, along with a photograph and biography of a new CEO.

Accepted Answer

With the right tools and resources, a company's web administrator can quickly update or create a new webpage with relevant information, including a press release about a change in management, a photograph, and a CEO biography. This can be done at a low cost and in just a few minutes.

Question 16

The empty space on webpages is always white.

Accepted Answer

The empty space on webpages can be any color, depending on the design or background image used. However, white is a common color for empty space as it is considered a neutral color and provides a clean and organized look to the webpage.

Question 17

Print publishing offers distinct advantages over web publishing, such as cost and delivery advantages.

Accepted Answer

Print publishing generally incurs higher costs for materials, printing, and distribution compared to web publishing, which can be more cost-effective and faster to deliver digitally.

Question 18

Many websites are updated continually, such as websites published by news organizations.

Accepted Answer

Many news organizations have a constant flow of new information to share, making it necessary for them to update their websites frequently.

Question 19

Which of the following elements can be used to create contrast on a webpage?

Accepted Answer

Text styles, color choices, and element size can all be used to create contrast on a webpage. Using contrasting elements helps to draw attention to important content and create a visual hierarchy on the page. Page length does not directly affect contrast.

Question 20

The technological specifications of the web mean that it does not matter whether your design is a simple one-color text piece or a sophisticated piece with hundreds of colors - the cost to publish on the web is the same.

Accepted Answer

This is because the cost to publish on the web is primarily determined by hosting fees and domain registration fees, which are not influenced by the design and color choices of a website.

Quiz 2: Web Publishing Fundamentals