Introduction to HTML
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Which of the following best describes the primary function of HTML?

  • To define the visual style of web pages using CSS.
  • To establish the server-side operations of a web application.
  • To manage the interactive behavior of a web page using JavaScript.
  • To structure the content and create the foundation of web pages. (correct)

    • What distinguishes an empty HTML element from other elements?

  • It is not displayed on the page but processes operations silently.
  • It is an element that contains a large amount of content.
  • It only has a starting tag to define its presence. (correct)
  • It contains both a start and end tag.

    • Which of the following is the correct way to represent a space in HTML content?

  • ␣
  •   (correct)
  • &space;
  • &spc;

    • In the standard nesting of HTML elements, which is considered the root element?

    <html> (B) Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the <!DOCTYPE html> declaration at the beginning of an HTML document?

    <p>It dictates the HTML version being used by the document. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes how HTML attributes are specified within an element?

    <p>Attributes are always specified in the start tag of an element. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which attribute is primarily used within the <a> tag to define the destination URL of a hyperlink?

    <p>href (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these descriptions best fits the behaviour of HTML attributes?

    <p>They are used to include data about the HTML elements, for example links destination or element style. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the <body> tag within an HTML document?

    <p>To contain the document's main content visible to the user. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do block-level elements differ from inline elements in terms of page layout?

    <p>Block-level elements always start on a new line, while inline elements do not. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Considering typical HTML element usage, which of the following tags defines a paragraph?

    <p> (C) Signup and view all the answers

    What represents an HTML element in its complete structure?

    <p>Everything between the start and end tag, including the content (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which HTML tags are used to define different levels of headings in a document?

    <h1> to <h6> (C) Signup and view all the answers

    Which set of tags would allow you to create a basic, visible paragraph in HTML?

    <p>`` (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you saw &amp; in an HTML document, what would this translate to when rendered?

    <p>An ampersand '&amp;' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the <blockquote> tag in HTML?

    <p>To define a section of quoted text from another source. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What attribute is used within the <img> tag to define the visual dimensions of the image?

    <p>width and height (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tag would be most appropriate to delineate a main content area or section of an HTML document?

    <div> (C) Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is typically used to create hyperlinks that allow users to navigate to different web pages?

    <p><a> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following HTML elements is considered an inline element by default?

    <p><span> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HTML elements can be nested, but they must be of the same type.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All HTML elements must include both a start tag and end tag.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The <head> tag is used to display content visible to the user.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The <!DOCTYPE html> declaration is optional in HTML documents.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HTML is a programming language.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HTML elements can only contain text content.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The &nbsp; character in HTML represents a non-breakable space.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The <html> tag is a child element of the <body> tag.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The only way to add additional information to existing HTML elements is by adding additional tags.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The &lt; character represents a 'less than' symbol when rendered by a browser.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All HTML attributes must be specified in a start tag with a name and a value, that is separated by an underscore.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The <a> tag's link attribute is used to specify the URL of the linked page.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A block-level element does not start on a new line, but takes up only as much width as necessary.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The <span> element is an example of a block-level element.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In HTML, <h6> defines the most important heading whereas <h1> defines the least important.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The <p> tag can be used to define both paragraphs as well as quoted sections.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The <a> tag may include an attribute that specifies a visual description of the content when the link is clicked.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HTML attributes are optional values that provide supplementary information about HTML elements.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The tag is designed to create paragraphs of text where as the tag creates a thematic break on the page.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Both the width and height attributes can be used with the <a> tag, and they specify the width and height of the linked page.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to HTML

    • HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language
    • It's the standard markup language for creating web pages
    • HTML describes the structure of a web page
    • HTML consists of a series of elements
    • These elements tell the browser how to display the content

    HTML Documents

    • All HTML documents must start with a document type declaration: <!DOCTYPE html>
    • The HTML document itself begins with <html> and ends with </html>
    • The visible part of the HTML document is between <body> and </body>

    What is an HTML Element?

    • An HTML element is defined by a start tag, some content, and an end tag
    • Example: <tagname> Content goes here... </tagname>
    • The HTML element is everything from the start tag to the end tag

    Nested HTML Elements

    • HTML elements can be nested (elements can contain other elements)
    • All HTML documents consist of nested HTML elements

    HTML Attributes

    • HTML attributes provide additional information about HTML elements
    • Attributes are always specified in the start tag
    • Attributes usually come in name/value pairs (like: name="value")
    • The <a> tag defines a hyperlink
    • The href attribute specifies the URL of the page the link goes to

    HTML Attributes (Examples)

    • Absolute link: Link to other websites (e.g., <a href="https://www.yahoo.com">Yahoo</a>)
    • Relative link: Link to pages on your own site, relative to the current page (e.g., <a href="index.html">Home</a>)
    • Email links: For email addresses (e.g., <a href="mailto:[email protected]">email address</a>)
    • Phone number links: For phone numbers (e.g., <a href="tel:+15551234567">phone number</a>)

    HTML Line Break Element

    • Standalone tag, called a void element in HTML5
    • Causes the next element or text to display on a new line ( <br> )

    HTML Horizontal Rule Element

    • Void element.
    • Configures a horizontal line on the page
    • Used to indicate a thematic break (<hr>)

    HTML Headings

    • HTML headings are titles or subtitles (<h1> to <h6>)
    • <h1> defines the most important heading
    • <h6> defines the least important heading

    HTML Paragraphs

    • HTML paragraphs are defined with the <p> tag

    HTML
    Element

    • Defines a section quoted from another source.
    • Browsers usually indent
      elements

    HTML Phrase Elements

    • Indicate context and meaning of text
    • Common elements: <b>, <strong>, <i>, <em>

    HTML Lists

    • Allow grouping related items
    • Types:
      • Unordered (<ul>, <li>)
      • Ordered (<ol>, <li>)
      • Description (<dl>, <dt>, <dd>)

    HTML Div Element

    • Used as a container for other elements
    • By default, a block element

    Structural Elements

    • Used to structure web pages logically
    • Elements: <header>, <nav>, <main>, <footer>

    HTML Tables

    • Used to arrange data in rows and columns
    • Basic structure: <table>, <tr>, <td>

    HTML Table Enhancements (e.g. colspans, rowspans)

    • colspan: Spans a cell over multiple columns
    • rowspan: Spans a cell over multiple rows

    Enhance Tables using <thead>, <tbody>, <tfoot>

    • Useful for organizing long tables
    • Add structure for headers and footers;
      • : For table headers
      • : For table body (data rows)
      • : For table footers (e.g., totals or summaries).

    Creating Valid HTML

    • Valid HTML helps ensure consistent browser display
    • Use tools like the W3C HTML Validation Tool or other HTML5 validation tools to check your code for syntax errors
    • Correct syntax and structure for predictable rendering.

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    This quiz covers the basics of HyperText Markup Language (HTML), including its structure, elements, and attributes. Learn how HTML documents are structured and how elements can be nested within one another. Test your understanding of the fundamental concepts that form the foundation of building web pages.

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