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What is the primary purpose of an HTML form?
Which HTML element is used to create a single-line text input?
What does the
How do radio buttons function in an HTML form?
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What is the characteristic of checkboxes in HTML forms?
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Which type of input control is designed to hide the user's input?
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What is the role of the
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Why is an email input field important in forms?
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What is the purpose of the action attribute in an HTML form?
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Which HTTP method is the default when submitting an HTML form?
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What happens when the target attribute of a form is set to '_blank'?
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How does the GET method handle data submission?
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When is the POST method preferred over the GET method?
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What is typically restricted when using the GET method?
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What type of variable is used to access data sent via the POST method in PHP?
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Which statement regarding the target attribute is FALSE?
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Study Notes
HTML Forms Overview
- HTML forms are used to collect user input, including data like names, email addresses, and passwords.
- Essential for e-commerce and data collection on websites.
HTML Form Elements
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<form>: Defines an HTML form for user inputs. -
<input>: Creates various input fields, including text, password, email, and checkboxes. -
<textarea>: Allows multi-line text input. -
<label>: Provides labels for input elements for better accessibility. -
<fieldset>: Groups related elements within a form. -
<legend>: Provides a caption for a<fieldset>. -
<select>: Defines a drop-down list for selecting options. -
<option>: Represents an option within a drop-down list. -
<button>: Defines a clickable button for form submission.
Input Types
- Text Field: For single-line text input (e.g., names).
- Password Field: Masks user input to maintain privacy.
- Email Field: Validates text format as an email address (requires '@' and domain).
- Radio Buttons: Allows selection of one option from multiple choices (e.g., favorite programming language).
- Checkboxes: Enable the selection of multiple options from limited choices.
Form Submission
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Submit Button: Used to send form data to the server; specified by the
actionattribute. - Action Attribute: Indicates the URL where form data should be sent upon submission.
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Target Attribute: Specifies how to display the response—options include
_blank(new window) and_self(current window).
HTTP Methods in Forms
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GET Method:
- Requests data from the server and appends form data as URL query parameters.
- Suitable for data retrieval but limited to approximately 2000 characters.
- Use
$_GETin server-side scripting to access parameters.
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POST Method:
- Sends data to the server in the request body, not visible in the URL.
- Preferred for sensitive data or actions that modify server data.
- Use
$_POSTin server-side scripting to access submitted data.
Best Practices
- Use the
POSTmethod for forms that require sensitive data like login information. - Ensure all form elements have appropriate labels for accessibility.
- Validate user input to enhance security and accuracy.
- Consider user experience by grouping related inputs logically with fieldsets.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of HTML forms, including their structure and essential elements used for user input. It will help you understand how to effectively create forms for data collection and e-commerce purposes using various input types.
