DOM and HTML Basics Quiz

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What does the document represent in the DOM tree structure?

A text node
The root node (correct)
A child node of the body
An attribute node

Which of the following is NOT a type of node within an element node?

Text node
Element node
Attribute node
Document node (correct)

What is the first step in adding HTML elements to the DOM?

Create an element (correct)
Change the document structure
Modify the existing element
Delete an existing node

In a DOM tree, which node type is responsible for containing attributes?

Element node (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do you search for elements within the DOM?

From the document root down (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the opening and closing tags in an HTML element?

To mark the beginning and end of an element (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tags is used to create a bulleted list in HTML?

<ul> (B) Signup and view all the answers

What element is used to emphasize text in an HTML document?

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Which of the following describes a void element in HTML?

An element that does not have a closing tag (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the tag in an HTML document?

To display images on the webpage (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which tag creates a hyperlink to another webpage?

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How does a web browser render an HTML document?

From top to bottom (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the 'alt' attribute in an tag?

To provide alternative text for the image (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'const' keyword in JavaScript signify?

The variable cannot be reassigned. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the 'let' keyword?

Variables declared with 'let' cannot be used before their declaration. (C), Variables declared with 'let' can be reassigned. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Document Object Model (DOM)?

It represents the HTML document in an object format for manipulation. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which method is considered the most versatile for selecting HTML elements in the DOM?

querySelector (A) Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if you try to reassign a variable declared with 'const'?

A TypeError will be thrown. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the following code: 'let foo = "Happy"; foo = "Halloween"; console.log(foo);'?

"Halloween" (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which function correctly adds logic to a JavaScript file?

function squareNum(num) { return num * num; } (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to keep the browser console open while developing with JavaScript?

To see error messages and debug code. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the DOMContentLoaded event indicate?

The browser has finished parsing the HTML document. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used to remove an element from the DOM?

element.remove() (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the use of the .value property in JavaScript?

It retrieves the current value of an input element. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if JavaScript is placed in the head section of an HTML document without any defer attribute?

Scripts execute before the DOM elements are available. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which event listener would be appropriate to detect when a user scrolls on a webpage?

scroll (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of JavaScript as a programming language?

It can dynamically change variable types. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which command would you use to log a message to the web console in JavaScript?

console.log() (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can a user input a color value through an input element in HTML?

Input type='color' (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using the 'input' event?

To capture the current value of an input field (A) Signup and view all the answers

What property is used to control the arrangement of flex-items in a container?

flex-direction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to flex-items when the flex container’s size is exceeded?

They wrap to a new line depending on the flex-wrap property (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'justify-content' property do in a flex container?

Distributes extra space between flex-items (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which key should be used to listen for specific keypresses in an event?

keydown (B) Signup and view all the answers

In a flex container, what is the default direction for flex-items?

row (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of setting the 'align-items' property in a flex container?

It aligns items along the cross axis (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly applies a flex layout with vertical alignment?

display: flex; flex-direction: column; (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main axis in the Flexbox model?

The direction in which flex-items are laid out (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which element in the Flexbox Froggy game represents the flex container?

The blue pond (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when aligning boxes in the exercise related to Flexbox?

Using margin to space out the boxes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the cross axis do in the Flexbox model?

Allows for alignment of each flex-item within the container (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which resource is recommended for visual representations of flexbox properties?

CSS-Tricks cheat sheet (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Flexbox Froggy, what does the lilypad represent?

Where the frog needs to be after applying flexbox properties (D) Signup and view all the answers

What alignment is necessary for flex-items on the cross axis according to the hints provided?

Center-aligned (D) Signup and view all the answers

In Flexbox, what is the purpose of having gaps between flex-items?

To visually separate each item without using margins (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

HTML Element Anatomy

An HTML element contains an opening tag, content, and a closing tag.

HTML Rendering

Browsers read and display HTML from top to bottom, rendering elements as they encounter them.

HTML Element

Displays images on web pages. The 'alt' attribute provides alternative text if the image fails to load.

HTML Void Element

An HTML element that doesn't require a closing tag.

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HTML List (unordered)

Displays items in a bulleted list using the '

' tags
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HTML List (ordered)

Displays items in a numbered list using the '

' tags.
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HTML Anchor Tag ()

Creates hyperlinks to other web pages or resources.

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HTML Comments

Notes within HTML code that are ignored by browsers, helpful for explanations.

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What is the root node?

The root node of a DOM tree represents the entire HTML document. It is the starting point for navigating and manipulating the document.

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What is a document object model?

A document object model (DOM) is a programming interface for HTML and XML documents. It represents the document's structure as a tree with nodes corresponding to elements, text, and other components.

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Element node

A node in the DOM tree representing an HTML element (like a

tag or a

tag).

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Text node

A node representing the actual textual content within a HTML element.

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Attribute node

A node associated with an HTML element, containing additional information like 'style', 'class', or 'id'.

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JavaScript (JS)

A scripting language that adds logic and interactivity to HTML pages.

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Variables: const

Declares a constant variable; cannot be changed after initialization.

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Variables: let

Declares a variable that can be reassigned after initialization.

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querySelector

Selects HTML elements using CSS-style selectors.

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Document Object Model (DOM)

Browser's internal representation of an HTML document; lets you change the page.

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CSS selector

A way to target HTML elements using their type, class, or id within CSS and JavaScript.

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Functions

Blocks of code that perform a specific task; can accept input and return output.

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DOM tree

Hierarchical structure representing the relationships between elements in an HTML document.

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DOMContentLoaded Event

This event fires when the browser has finished parsing the HTML document. It indicates that all elements are ready to be manipulated with JavaScript.

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JavaScript Primitives

These are basic data types in JavaScript that represent individual values. There are seven primitives: null, undefined, boolean, number, string, symbol, and bigint.

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Input Element <input>

The <input> element allows users to provide data in various forms. Common input types include text, image, color, and date.

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Obtain Input Value: .value

You can retrieve the value entered by the user in a <input> element using the .value property.

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JavaScript: Dynamically Typed

In JavaScript, variables can store any type of data without being explicitly declared. You can change the type of data a variable holds.

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Delete Element: .remove()

The .remove() method allows you to remove an element from the DOM. Use it to remove unnecessary or obsolete elements from a page.

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JavaScript: Scripting Language

JavaScript is an interpreted language, meaning it is executed line by line without compilation. It is often used for interactive features on websites.

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Console Messages: console.log()

The console.log() function sends messages to the browser's console. It helps you debug code, display data, and monitor execution flow.

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Flexbox Model

A layout model for arranging elements in a container using the 'flex' property. Elements within the container are called 'flex items' and can be positioned and aligned along two axes: the 'main axis' and the 'cross axis'.

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Main Axis

The direction in which flex items are laid out. It can be set to 'row' (horizontally) or 'column' (vertically).

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Cross Axis

The axis perpendicular to the main axis. It allows controlling the alignment of flex items within the container, such as centering or justifying them.

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Flex Container

The element that wraps around flex items and controls their layout. It is the element on which the 'display: flex' property is applied.

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Flex Item

An element within the flex container that is controlled by the flexbox properties.

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Align Items

A flexbox property that controls the alignment of flex items along the cross axis. Values include 'flex-start', 'flex-end', 'center', 'stretch', 'baseline', 'space-between', 'space-around', and 'space-evenly'.

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Justify Content

A flexbox property that controls the alignment of flex items along the main axis. Values include 'flex-start', 'flex-end', 'center', 'space-between', 'space-around', 'space-evenly', and 'start', 'end', 'left', 'right'.

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Flexbox Froggy

An interactive game that helps learners understand the concept of flexbox by solving puzzles involving aligning a frog on a lilypad.

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Event Properties

Unique pieces of information associated with a specific event, such as the key pressed or the clicked area on a web page. These properties are used to provide context and details about the event.

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Input Event

An event triggered when a user types into an input field. This event allows you to get the current value entered in the input field.

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Keydown Event

An event triggered when a key is pressed down on the keyboard. It provides information about the specific key that was pressed.

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Flexbox Layout

A one-dimensional layout model used to arrange items along an axis (horizontally or vertically). It provides powerful tools for creating responsive layouts and aligning elements.

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Flex Direction Row

A flexbox layout where items are arranged horizontally, one after the other, along the same row.

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Flex Direction Column

A flexbox layout where items are arranged vertically, one on top of the other, along the same column.

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Flex Wrap

A flexbox property that allows flex items to wrap onto a new line when they exceed the width of their container.

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Gap

A flexbox property that adds spacing between flex items in a container.

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Study Notes

HTML Overview

HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language.
It's used to structure and create content for websites.
HTML elements are used to define different parts of a webpage, like headings, paragraphs, lists, and images.

Components of a Website

HTML provides the structure and content of a website.
CSS is responsible for visual presentation like styles, colors, and layout.
JavaScript (JS) adds logic and interactivity.

HTML Documents

Composed of elements with opening and closing tags.
Tags define the structure and content of the page.
Example elements include <title>, , <div>, and <ol>.

HTML Elements: Anatomy

Opening tag: e.g., 
Content: the text or other elements inside the tags.
Closing tag: e.g.,

Rendering HTML

Browsers render HTML documents from top to bottom.
Elements are displayed according to their defined structure.

Common HTML Elements

<ul> and <ol> for unordered and ordered lists.
<h1> to <h6> for different heading sizes.
<a> for hyperlinks to other pages or resources.
<img> for displaying images.
<input> for user input (text, forms, etc.).
<table> for creating tables.

Attributes

Attributes provide additional information about HTML elements.
Example attributes include href for links and src for images.
Attributes are specified within the opening tag.

JavaScript (JS)

Adds interactivity and dynamic behavior to HTML.
Contains statements and expressions controlling website behavior.

JavaScript Variables

const: Declares a constant variable.
let: Declares a variable that can be reassigned.
var: Avoid using var for modern JavaScript development.

JavaScript Functions

Define reusable blocks of code.
Functions typically accept arguments and return a value.

Document Object Model (DOM)

Internal representation of the HTML document in a browser.
Allows accessing and manipulating page elements.

DOM APIs

Methods to interact with the DOM.
Example functions include appendChild, and querySelector.
Useful for adding, removing, and modifying elements.

HTML Comments

Comments in HTML are denoted using .
They are ignored by the browser during rendering.

Event listeners

Used to add interactivity to web pages.
Event triggers in response to user actions.
Listen for events like clicking, mouse movement, and form input.

JavaScript Error Handling

JavaScript allows developers to write code that handles errors.

Text Formatters

Used to change the text's display within a webpage.
Examples include  for bold text and  for italic text.

HTML Images

Used to display images on the page.
The src attribute specifies the image file.
The alt attribute provides alternative text.

External Images and URLs

Images can be from external websites.
A URL link to a valid image file provides the source for the image to display.

Hyperlinks

Used for linking between different pages or sections of a webpage.

Web Servers

Programs that manage the website and respond to user requests.
Necessary for users to access the webpage or files.
A program to serve HTML content.

Client-Server Communication

Client (user's browser) requests data.
Server (web server program) provides the requested information.

Separating Pages

Splitting web pages is a critical aspect of web development.
Separates tasks between different pages.

HTML Validation

required and maxlength attributes in input elements help you validate user input.

JavaScript in HTML

Placing JavaScript code in HTML documents.
Scripts are typically placed at the end of the <body>.

Using `DOMContentLoaded` Event

JavaScript code that depends on HTML elements.
Put the script after placing the HTML content to avoid the script from running before the items exist.

Basic JavaScript Data Types

Primitive data types like strings, numbers, booleans.

HTML Elements and Attributes

HTML elements make up the structure of the webpage.
Attributes further describe elements (e.g., <img src="image.jpg" alt="An image">).

Flexible Box (Flexbox) Model

Model for arranging and aligning items in a one-dimensional layout.
Helps arrange elements in a horizontal or vertical row.
Manage and specify the properties that will control the layout.

Flexbox Properties

Various properties like flex-direction, justify-content, align-items, and flex-wrap govern flexbox layouts.

Flexbox Froggy

A game to learn flexbox properties.
Provides hands-on exercises and visual representation to master them.

Modern Web Development

Components and reusable pieces of code in webpage layout.
Uses Frameworks like React, Vue, or Svelte to manage components.

Node and NPM (Node Package Manager)

JS runtime environment allowing scripts to run outside a browser.
npm is a package manager for installing and managing libraries in this environment.

JS Engines

Components of browsers to run JavaScript scripts.
Examples of JS engines are the V8 engine and the SpiderMonkey engine.

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Questions and Answers

What does the document represent in the DOM tree structure?

Which of the following is NOT a type of node within an element node?

What is the first step in adding HTML elements to the DOM?

In a DOM tree, which node type is responsible for containing attributes?

How do you search for elements within the DOM?

What is the purpose of the opening and closing tags in an HTML element?

Which of the following tags is used to create a bulleted list in HTML?

What element is used to emphasize text in an HTML document?

Which of the following describes a void element in HTML?

What is the purpose of the tag in an HTML document?

Which tag creates a hyperlink to another webpage?

How does a web browser render an HTML document?

What is the function of the 'alt' attribute in an tag?

What does the 'const' keyword in JavaScript signify?

Which of the following is true about the 'let' keyword?

What is the role of the Document Object Model (DOM)?

Which method is considered the most versatile for selecting HTML elements in the DOM?

What will happen if you try to reassign a variable declared with 'const'?

What is the outcome of the following code: 'let foo = "Happy"; foo = "Halloween"; console.log(foo);'?

Which function correctly adds logic to a JavaScript file?

Why is it important to keep the browser console open while developing with JavaScript?

What does the DOMContentLoaded event indicate?

Which method is used to remove an element from the DOM?

Which of the following accurately describes the use of the .value property in JavaScript?

What happens if JavaScript is placed in the head section of an HTML document without any defer attribute?

Which event listener would be appropriate to detect when a user scrolls on a webpage?

What is a characteristic of JavaScript as a programming language?

Which command would you use to log a message to the web console in JavaScript?

How can a user input a color value through an input element in HTML?

What is the primary purpose of using the 'input' event?

What property is used to control the arrangement of flex-items in a container?

What happens to flex-items when the flex container’s size is exceeded?

What does the 'justify-content' property do in a flex container?

Which key should be used to listen for specific keypresses in an event?

In a flex container, what is the default direction for flex-items?

What is the effect of setting the 'align-items' property in a flex container?

Which of the following correctly applies a flex layout with vertical alignment?

What is the main axis in the Flexbox model?

Which element in the Flexbox Froggy game represents the flex container?

What should be avoided when aligning boxes in the exercise related to Flexbox?

What does the cross axis do in the Flexbox model?

Which resource is recommended for visual representations of flexbox properties?

In the context of Flexbox Froggy, what does the lilypad represent?

What alignment is necessary for flex-items on the cross axis according to the hints provided?

In Flexbox, what is the purpose of having gaps between flex-items?

Flashcards

HTML Element Anatomy

HTML Rendering

HTML Element

HTML Void Element

HTML List (unordered)

HTML List (ordered)

HTML Anchor Tag ()

HTML Comments

What is the root node?

What is a document object model?

Element node

Text node

Attribute node

JavaScript (JS)

Variables: const

Variables: let

querySelector

Document Object Model (DOM)

CSS selector

Functions

DOM tree

DOMContentLoaded Event

JavaScript Primitives

Input Element <input>

Obtain Input Value: .value

JavaScript: Dynamically Typed

Delete Element: .remove()

JavaScript: Scripting Language

Console Messages: console.log()

Flexbox Model

Using `DOMContentLoaded` Event