Introduction to HTML Forms (Part 2)
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When sending data, the GET method adds the data to the URL.

True (A)

GET is more secure than POST, because the data is included as part of the URL.

False (B)

Which of the following is NOT a typical use of a form?

  • Collecting user feedback
  • Displaying information in a formatted way (correct)
  • Providing contact information
  • Sending data to a web server

The ______ attribute in HTML tells us how the web server will organize and send the data.

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Which of the following methods submits data to be processed to a specified resource?

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The ACTION attribute for a form is used to specify the path to a script that will process the data.

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What is the purpose of the size attribute in an <INPUT type="text"> tag?

<p>The <code>size</code> attribute in an <code>&lt;INPUT type=&quot;text&quot;&gt;</code> tag specifies the initial width of the text box in characters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the maxlength attribute in an <INPUT type="text"> tag?

<p>The <code>maxlength</code> attribute limits the maximum number of characters that the user can enter into a form field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Radio buttons are used when you want the user to select one of a limited number of choices.

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You can select multiple checkboxes at once.

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Which input element is best used for a user to select only one item from a dropdown list?

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Which tag allows a user to submit data to a web server?

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The value attribute in an <INPUT> tag is used only for submit buttons.

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The <TEXTAREA> tag is used to create a multi-line text input field.

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What does the ACTION attribute in an HTML form specify?

<p>The URL to send the form data to for processing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the POST method in an HTML form?

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What feature does the MULTIPLE attribute provide in a selection input element?

<p>Enables the option to select multiple choices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the visibility of data sent using the GET method?

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What type of input element is best for capturing user passwords?

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What limitation does the GET method impose on data length when submitting a form?

<p>Limited to 2048 characters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the default size of a text box in an HTML form?

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Why is the POST method generally considered safer than the GET method for sending data?

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What tag is used to create an HTML form?

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What are the two main HTTP methods used in HTML forms?

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The METHOD attribute in a form defines how the form data will be submitted.

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The ACTION attribute in a form defines how the form data should be submitted.

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What is the purpose of the ACTION attribute in a form?

<p>The ACTION attribute specifies the URL of the script or program that will process the form data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the GET method?

<p>The GET method is less secure than the POST method. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum length allowed for a URL using the GET method?

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Which HTML input element is best suited for allowing users to type in a limited number of characters?

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Which HTML input element is best suited for allowing users to enter a large amount of text?

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What is the difference between a radio button and a checkbox?

<p>Checkboxes allow for multiple selections, while radio buttons only allow for one. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'size' attribute in an input element control?

<p>The 'size' attribute determines the default width of the input field in characters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'maxlength' attribute in an input element control?

<p>The 'maxlength' attribute sets the maximum number of characters that can be entered in the input field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The element?

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The <textarea> HTML tag is used for creating text input boxes.

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Which of the following attributes is used to specify the number of rows in a <textarea> element?

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What is the purpose of the <input type="hidden"> element in HTML forms?

<p>The <input type="hidden"> element is used to pass data to the server without displaying it to the user.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The <input type="reset" > element clears all form fields when clicked.

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Flashcards

HTML Form

A web page element used to collect information from users.

HTTP Method

Specifies how the web server handles the form data.

METHOD="post"

Sends data to a specified resource (script) for processing.

METHOD="get"

Retrieves data from a resource; data is visible in the URL.

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ACTION attribute

Specifies the script that processes the form data.

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GET method limitations

Data length is limited (2048 characters), and only ASCII characters are allowed.

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POST method advantages

No restrictions on data length or type (including binary).

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Security of GET vs. POST

GET is less secure due to visible data in the URL compared to POST.

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Text Box

An input field for typing text or numbers.

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Password Box

Masked input for passwords.

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Radio Buttons

Multiple-choice input where only one can be selected.

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Checkboxes

Multiple-choice input where multiple selections are allowed.

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SELECT element

Creates a drop-down list for selecting from options.

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Multiple selections

Allowing the user to choose more than one option from a list.

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Text Area

An input field for writing large amounts of text.

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Hidden Input

Input elements not displayed to the user but used by the script.

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SUBMIT button

Button that sends the form data to the server.

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RESET button

Button that clears all form data.

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What is a FORM element used for?

The FORM element is a key component in web development that allows you to collect information from users visiting your website. This information could be a name, email address, or any other data you need to gather.

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What are the two main HTTP methods used with forms?

The two primary methods used with forms are GET and POST. The GET method appends data to the URL, while the POST method sends data through a separate channel. Both methods have their own strengths and weaknesses regarding security, data limits, and visibility.

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What does the ACTION attribute do in a FORM element?

The ACTION attribute points to a script (like a CGI, ASP, PHP, or PY script) that will process the data submitted through the form. This script can be a program on your server designed to handle the data and perform actions based on it.

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What are the main advantages of using the POST method?

The POST method is generally considered more secure than GET due to the fact that data is not visible in the URL. Additionally, POST has no restrictions on file size or the types of data that can be sent, making it suitable for large amounts of data or even binary files.

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What's a TEXT BOX used for?

A TEXT BOX is simply an input field that allows users to type in text and / or numbers using their keyboard. It's one of the most basic, yet essential, elements for gathering information like names, addresses, or messages.

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What is a SELECT element?

The SELECT element creates a dropdown list from which users can choose a single option. It's useful for presenting a limited set of choices in a compact way, making the user interface more streamlined.

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How do you enable multiple selections in a SELECT element?

You can allow users to select multiple options from a SELECT list by adding the MULTIPLE attribute to the SELECT element. This feature is helpful when you want to give users more flexibility in their choices.

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What is the purpose of the SIZE attribute in a SELECT element?

The SIZE attribute allows you to control the number of options that are visible at one time in the SELECT dropdown list. This adds visual control to the display of the list, potentially improving usability.

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What is a FORM element?

A web page element used to collect information from users.

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What are the two main HTTP methods?

The two primary methods used with forms are GET and POST. The GET method appends data to the URL, while the POST method sends data through a separate channel.

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What does the ACTION attribute do?

The ACTION attribute points to a script (like a CGI, ASP, PHP, or PY script) that will process the data submitted through the form. This script can be a program on your server designed to handle the data and perform actions based on it.

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What are the main advantages of the POST method?

The POST method is generally considered more secure than GET because data is not visible in the URL. Additionally, POST has no restrictions on file size or the types of data that can be sent, making it suitable for large amounts of data or even binary files.

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How do you enable multiple selections in a SELECT?

You can allow users to select multiple options from a SELECT list by adding the MULTIPLE attribute to the SELECT element. This feature is helpful when you want to give users more flexibility in their choices.

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What is the purpose of the SIZE attribute?

The SIZE attribute allows you to control the number of options that are visible at one time in the SELECT dropdown list. This adds visual control to the display of the list, potentially improving usability.

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Study Notes

Introduction to HTML and Forms (Part 2)

  • HTML is used to structure web content.
  • Forms collect user information.
  • Form objectives: Students will be able to create HTML document forms.

HTML Forms

  • Collect information from users viewing a site.
  • The FORM element organizes and sends the information to the server.
  • The METHOD attribute tells the server how to process the data.
    • POST submits data for processing to a specified resource.
    • GET requests data from a resource, data is visible in the URL.
  • The ACTION attribute specifies the path to a script (CGI / ASP/PHP/PY) that processes the data.
  • GET method limitations:
    • Data length limited to 2048 characters.
    • Only ASCII characters are allowed.
    • Less secure as the data is visible in the URL.
  • POST method advantages:
    • No restrictions on data length or type (binary data is allowed).
    • More secure data as the data is not displayed in the URL; stored in the browser history or server logs.

Input Elements

  • Text Box:

    • Allows typing text (letters, numbers).
    • Default size is 20 characters.
    • Markup: <INPUT type="text" name="myname" size=30 maxlength=40>
  • Password Box:

    • User input is displayed as bullets or asterisks.
    • Markup: <INPUT type="password" name="pwd" size=15 maxlength=15>
  • Radio Buttons:

    • Allows selecting one option from a limited number of choices.
    • Markup example: <INPUT type="radio" name="os" value="mac"> MacOS <br> <INPUT type="radio" name="os" value="and"> Android <br>
  • Check Boxes:

    • Allows selecting multiple options.
    • Markup example: <INPUT type="checkbox" name="used" value="mac"> MacOS <br> <INPUT type="checkbox" name="used" value="and"> Android <br>
  • Select (Pop-up List):

    • Creates a dropdown list for selecting one option.
    • Advantage: Conserves screen space for listing choices.
    • Markup example: <SELECT name="access"><OPTION>U Mobile</OPTION></SELECT>
  • Multiple Selections (Pop-up List):

    • Allows selecting multiple options from a list
    • Add the MULTIPLE attribute to the <SELECT> element
  • Text Area:

    • Allows users to type a large amount of text.
    • Markup: <TEXTAREA name="comments" rows=5 cols=65></TEXTAREA>
  • Hidden INPUT:

    • Hidden from users, used for special programming purposes.
    • Example: <INPUT type="hidden" name=..." value=...>
  • SUBMIT & RESET:

    • Submit button:Sends data to the server
    • Reset button: Clears all form entries.
    • Markup example: <INPUT type="submit" value="Go!"> <INPUT type="reset" value="Clear">

Resources

  • developer.mozilla.org
  • w3schools.com

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This quiz focuses on HTML forms and their usage in web content. Students will learn how to create and manage forms, including the differences between GET and POST methods. Understanding the attributes and functionalities of forms is essential for effective web development.

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