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According to Sitecore best practices, where should you set presentation details for a Non-SXA website?
According to Sitecore best practices, where should you set presentation details for a Non-SXA website?
In Sitecore, which of the following fields is considered complex and should not be rendered when developing with Sitecore MVC?
In Sitecore, which of the following fields is considered complex and should not be rendered when developing with Sitecore MVC?
When a content author needs to change out a rendering in Sitecore, what action might introduce a chance of user error?
When a content author needs to change out a rendering in Sitecore, what action might introduce a chance of user error?
What is required in Sitecore to show a placeholder key if the wrong layout is associated with the current template?
What is required in Sitecore to show a placeholder key if the wrong layout is associated with the current template?
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In Sitecore, where should you avoid setting insert options for items?
In Sitecore, where should you avoid setting insert options for items?
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If a published layout.cshtml file contains a static placeholder with a presentation detail of a template standard value, what could be a potential issue according to the provided information?
If a published layout.cshtml file contains a static placeholder with a presentation detail of a template standard value, what could be a potential issue according to the provided information?
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What is the purpose of the field source in a data template?
What is the purpose of the field source in a data template?
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In a Non-SXA multisite implementation, what is the recommended practice for sharing content between different sites?
In a Non-SXA multisite implementation, what is the recommended practice for sharing content between different sites?
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What is the purpose of setting a standard value on a data template?
What is the purpose of setting a standard value on a data template?
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When creating items, what happens if the field value of an item is left as NULL?
When creating items, what happens if the field value of an item is left as NULL?
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What does the field source determine in a data template?
What does the field source determine in a data template?
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In a multilist field, what does configuring insert options allow you to control?
In a multilist field, what does configuring insert options allow you to control?
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What should you do to set a sitecore template field as a multilist type?
What should you do to set a sitecore template field as a multilist type?
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Why would you set the insert option on a specific item under the To allow content authors to insert items created from any system?
Why would you set the insert option on a specific item under the To allow content authors to insert items created from any system?
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Which layout option in Sitecore allows you to easily revert back to an earlier version?
Which layout option in Sitecore allows you to easily revert back to an earlier version?
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When referring to a specific placeholder in the Presentation Details and Configuration, which identifier should you use?
When referring to a specific placeholder in the Presentation Details and Configuration, which identifier should you use?
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What is the purpose of a dynamic placeholder in Sitecore?
What is the purpose of a dynamic placeholder in Sitecore?
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When setting up template inheritance in Sitecore, what action ensures proper inheritance between two templates?
When setting up template inheritance in Sitecore, what action ensures proper inheritance between two templates?
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Study Notes
Setting Presentation Details
- In a Non-SXA website, set presentation details at the standard values of a template.
Complex Fields in Sitecore MVC
- The __Renderings field is considered complex and should not be rendered when developing with Sitecore MVC.
Changing Renderings
- When a content author needs to change out a rendering, reordering or reconfiguring renderings might introduce a chance of user error.
Placeholder Keys
- To show a placeholder key if the wrong layout is associated with the current template, ensure the placeholder key is set in the template standard value.
Insert Options
- Avoid setting insert options for items in the content tree.
Static Placeholder Issues
- If a published layout.cshtml file contains a static placeholder with a presentation detail of a template standard value, the standard value might not be updated.
Field Source
- The purpose of the field source in a data template is to determine the location of the field's data.
Multisite Content Sharing
- In a Non-SXA multisite implementation, the recommended practice for sharing content between different sites is to use cross-site links or a central content repository.
Standard Values
- The purpose of setting a standard value on a data template is to provide default values for fields.
Field Values
- When creating items, if the field value of an item is left as NULL, it implies that the field is not required or has no default value.
Field Source Purpose
- The field source determines where to store the field's data in a data template.
Multilist Fields
- Configuring insert options in a multilist field allows you to control the insert options for the items.
Multilist Type
- To set a Sitecore template field as a multilist type, set the field type to multilist in the data template.
Insert Options Purpose
- Set the insert option on a specific item under the To to allow content authors to insert items created from any system.
Layout Options
- The Revert to a previous version layout option in Sitecore allows you to easily revert back to an earlier version.
Placeholder Identifiers
- When referring to a specific placeholder in the Presentation Details and Configuration, use the placeholder key as the identifier.
Dynamic Placeholders
- The purpose of a dynamic placeholder in Sitecore is to allow renderings to be added or removed dynamically.
Template Inheritance
- When setting up template inheritance in Sitecore, ensure the base template is set as the standard value to ensure proper inheritance between two templates.
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Learn about dynamic placeholders in Sitecore and how users can move and override these placeholders with the same key. This quiz covers creating unique dynamic placeholders and setting presentation details in Sitecore according to best practices.