HTML Basics Quiz

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What is the relationship between the HTML, Head, and Body tags?

HTML is the parent of Head and Body tags, which are its children.

What distinguishes empty elements from other HTML elements?

Empty elements do not have content between opening and closing tags; an example is the <br> tag for line breaks.

How can one use comments in HTML and why are they useful?

Comments in HTML are marked by  and are useful for documenting code that should not be parsed by the browser.

Explain the significance of HTML's case sensitivity.

<p>HTML is case-insensitive, meaning <code><H1></code> and <code><h1></code> are treated the same.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you view the page source of a website? Does it clone the website?

<p>Viewing the page source shows the HTML code used to render the page, but it does not clone the website's functionality or dynamic content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe how attributes work in HTML and provide an example.

<p>Attributes provide additional information about an HTML tag and are placed within the opening tag; for example, <code><a href='https://example.com'>Example</a></code>.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main parts of an HTML element?

<p>The two main parts of an HTML element are the opening tag and the closing tag.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What file extensions can be used for HTML documents?

<p>.htm and .html are both acceptable extensions for HTML files.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does HTML stand for and what is its primary purpose?

<p>HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language and its primary purpose is to create websites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the relationship between HTML, CSS, and JavaScript using the car analogy.

<p>In the analogy, HTML is the car body providing structure, CSS is the paint and decorations for visual appeal, and JavaScript is the engine handling functionality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the `index.html` file in web development?

<p><code>index.html</code> is a special filename that is displayed when a website's root address is typed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the basic structure of an HTML document and briefly describe each component.

<p>An HTML document includes <code><!DOCTYPE html></code>, <code><html></code>, <code><head></code>, <code><title></code>, <code><body></code>, with <code><!DOCTYPE html></code> defining the document type, <code><html></code> as the root, <code><head></code> for metadata, <code><title></code> for the title shown in the browser tab, and <code><body></code> for the content displayed on the page.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is VS Code recommended for HTML coding over simpler text editors like Notepad?

<p>VS Code is recommended because it is lightweight, open-source, and provides features that make coding easier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do tags play in an HTML document?

<p>Tags act as containers for content or other HTML tags, defining how elements are displayed on a webpage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is contained within the `<head>` section of an HTML document?

<p>The <code><head></code> section contains page metadata, including the document title that is displayed on the browser tab.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a browser interact with an HTML document?

<p>A browser reads the HTML code, processes it, and renders the page for users to view.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of heading tags in HTML?

<p>Heading tags in HTML structure the page and create visual hierarchy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tag is used to add images to an HTML page?

<p>The <code><img></code> tag is used to add images.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you create a link to an external website in HTML?

<p>You use the <code><a></code> tag with an <code>href</code> attribute to create a link.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of the `<b>`, `<i>`, and `<u>` tags?

<p>The <code><b></code> tag makes text bold, <code><i></code> makes it italic, and <code><u></code> underlines it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the `<hr>` tag represent in an HTML document?

<p>The <code><hr></code> tag creates a horizontal rule to separate content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the `<pre>` tag in HTML?

<p>The <code><pre></code> tag displays text exactly as written, preserving spaces and newlines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how to create line breaks in an HTML document.

<p>You can create line breaks using the <code><br></code> tag.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you include subscripts and superscripts in HTML?

<p>You can use <code><sub></code> for subscripts and <code><sup></code> for superscripts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary tags used to format table rows and data in HTML?

<tr>, <td>, and <th> Signup and view all the answers

How does the `colspan` attribute function in an HTML table?

<p>The <code>colspan</code> attribute allows a cell to span across multiple columns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the `<caption>` tag in an HTML table?

<p>The <code><caption></code> tag provides a title or description for the table.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main elements of an HTML form?

<p>The main elements include <input>, <textarea>, and <select>.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the and tags in an HTML table?

<thead> wraps the header section while <tbody> wraps the data content of the table. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the difference between on-page SEO and off-page SEO.

<p>On-page SEO focuses on optimizing elements within the website, while off-page SEO involves external strategies like backlinks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do meta tags play in HTML for SEO purposes?

<p>Meta tags provide information about the webpage to help with indexing and visibility in search engines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can HTML developers help improve page loading speeds as part of SEO?

<p>HTML developers can compress images and other resources to enhance loading times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential HTML tags used for page layout?

<header>, <main>, <footer> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the
tag in HTML?

<p>It contains the primary content of the website.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you make a link open in a new tab?

<p>By using the attribute target='_blank'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the
tag and the tag?

<div> is a block-level element, while <span> is an inline element. Signup and view all the answers

What do you use unordered lists for in HTML?

<p>To display items without any specific order.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the
tag represent within the
section?

<p>A self-contained content that can be independently distributed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a structured page layout important for SEO?

<p>It enhances readability and makes it easier for search engines to index the content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of how to create an ordered list in HTML.

<ol><li>Item 1</li><li>Item 2</li></ol> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is HTML?

A language used to structure and define the content of websites.

What does do?

It specifies that the document adheres to the HTML5 standard.