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What is the primary purpose of HTML in web development?
What is the correct syntax for opening and closing a standard HTML tag?
Why is it recommended to write HTML elements in lowercase?
What does the DOCTYPE declaration indicate in an XHTML document?
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Which of the following is an example of an unordered list in HTML?
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What are the two common list types used in HTML?
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Which statement about the
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How is a list item defined in both unordered and ordered lists?
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What is an XHTML requirement regarding the DOCTYPE declaration?
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Which of the following correctly describes HTML tags?
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Study Notes
Introduction to HTML
- HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the primary language for developing web page content.
- It employs markup tags to describe the structure and content of web pages.
- HTML tags consist of keywords encased in angle brackets, forming opening and closing tags to define elements.
Tag Structure
- Typical HTML structure:
- Opening tag:
<tagname> - Content: the information or text contained within the tags
- Closing tag:
</tagname>
- Opening tag:
Best Practices
- It is recommended to use lowercase for all tag names, essential for compatibility with XHTML.
XHTML Document Declaration
- An XHTML document requires a DOCTYPE declaration, which should be the first line of the HTML document.
- The declaration indicates the version of HTML used, informing the web browser how to interpret the document.
- For HTML5, the declaration is
<!DOCTYPE html>, and it is case insensitive.
The <div> Element
- The
<div>element is utilized for grouping multiple elements, facilitating the creation of sections or subsections on a page. - Commonly paired with CSS to apply styles to specific sections.
- Attributes such as id and class can be assigned to
<div>elements to designate them uniquely.
Lists in HTML
- Two primary types of lists in HTML:
- Unordered lists (
<ul>): Display items in a bulleted format. - Ordered lists (
<ol>): Display items in a numerical or alphabetical sequence.
- Unordered lists (
- List items within these lists are defined using the
<li>tag, applicable for both unordered and ordered lists.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of HTML, the standard markup language for creating web pages. It includes the structure and importance of opening and closing tags, as well as best practices for tag usage. Perfect for beginners looking to understand web development fundamentals.
