Questions and Answers
What does web design primarily involve?
Which markup language serves as the foundation for web pages?
What characteristic differentiates static web pages from dynamic web pages?
What type of content does HTML allow you to create on web pages?
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Which statement correctly describes a static web page?
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What is a key feature of dynamic web pages?
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Why is HTML considered the heart of the World Wide Web?
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How does HTML contribute to a web page's visual composition?
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What is a dynamic web page capable of?
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What role does a web server play in handling HTML?
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Which devices can users view web pages on?
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What is the primary function of a web browser?
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What does a URL stand for?
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What does HTTPS stand for?
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What defines a domain name?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the World Wide Web (WWW)?
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Study Notes
What is Web Design?
- Involves planning and creation of websites, encompassing various skills under web design.
- Essential for establishing the structure and functionality of online presences.
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)
- Official language for web applications and web pages.
- Combines text instructions to generate multimedia elements in a browser.
- Forms the backbone of web pages, detailing their structure and content.
- Consists of symbols and text that translate into visual and interactive page components.
- Enables display of diverse information like news, ads, business profiles, and blogs.
- Fundamental language of the World Wide Web, integrating text, images, animations, video, and sound.
Types of Web Pages
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Static Web Page
- Displays exactly as stored, coded in HTML.
- Same content for all users, regardless of browsing context.
- Known as flat or stationary pages; content is unchangeable by users.
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Dynamic Web Page
- Capable of showing varied information based on user interactions.
- Allows for personalized content that changes based on individual user profiles.
How HTML Works
- Managed by a host PC or web server responsible for storing and serving web content.
- The web server retrieves requested information from its storage for user access.
- Accessible on any device with a display, including smartphones, tablets, and desktops.
- Developers can view web pages locally via browser even without internet access by utilizing their HTML files.
What is a Web Browser?
- An application designed to locate, retrieve, and display data from the World Wide Web.
- Facilitates access to public websites connected to the internet globally.
- Employs hypertext technology to build a networked repository of information.
Concepts and Protocols
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URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
- Represents the unique address of a resource on the web.
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HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)
- A secure method for transmitting data between web browsers and websites.
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Domain Name
- Uniquely identifies a website, serving as an address for internet navigation.
Using Notepad++
- A text editor that is suitable for coding and writing HTML, enhancing the web design workflow.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of web design, focusing on what web design entails and its importance in creating websites. It introduces HTML, the primary language used for developing web pages and applications. Explore the fundamental concepts that pave the way for effective web development.