Dynamic Placeholder Quiz and Flashcards for Sitecore

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According to Sitecore best practices, where should you set presentation details for a Non-SXA website?

On the individual items

Standard values (correct)

Standard templates

Rendering parameters

In Sitecore, which of the following fields is considered complex and should not be rendered when developing with Sitecore MVC?

Number

Single-line text

Image

Check box (correct)

When a content author needs to change out a rendering in Sitecore, what action might introduce a chance of user error?

Pasting the datasource query into the database field (correct)

Copying the datasource query

Copying the rendering

Pasting the rendering details

What is required in Sitecore to show a placeholder key if the wrong layout is associated with the current template?

A Sitecore publish Signup and view all the answers

In Sitecore, where should you avoid setting insert options for items?

Standard templates Signup and view all the answers

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?

The site lacks placeholder setting items for the associated item placeholder Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the field source in a data template?

A field source maps a field to the underlying class Signup and view all the answers

In a Non-SXA multisite implementation, what is the recommended practice for sharing content between different sites?

Store this type of content outside of any one site Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of setting a standard value on a data template?

To record an example of how to use the template to provide guidance Signup and view all the answers

When creating items, what happens if the field value of an item is left as NULL?

The item will have standardized, permanent values assigned Signup and view all the answers

What does the field source determine in a data template?

The relationship of the field with the underlying class Signup and view all the answers

In a multilist field, what does configuring insert options allow you to control?

The items that users can select or add to the multilist field Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to set a sitecore template field as a multilist type?

Add a list item to the multilist item. Signup and view all the answers

Why would you set the insert option on a specific item under the To allow content authors to insert items created from any system?

To allow content authors to insert new items under any item. Signup and view all the answers

Which layout option in Sitecore allows you to easily revert back to an earlier version?

Version layouts Signup and view all the answers

When referring to a specific placeholder in the Presentation Details and Configuration, which identifier should you use?

Placeholder key Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a dynamic placeholder in Sitecore?

To enable authors to insert components dynamically based on conditions Signup and view all the answers

When setting up template inheritance in Sitecore, what action ensures proper inheritance between two templates?

Setting the template for itemB as the base template for itemA Signup and view all the answers

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.

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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Description

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.

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