Online Platforms: Nature and Purposes

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What is the main purpose of a computing platform?

To provide access to the internet

To allow outside developers to develop software applications (correct)

To follow a set of standards

To enable software developers to customize the hardware

Which level of platform allows third-party application code to run inside the platform?

Level 1 – Access API

Level 2 – Plug-in API

Level 3 – Runtime Environment (correct)

None of the above

What is the key concept of web design according to Cleverism?

Creating and maintaining operating systems

Building new functions for online platforms

Developing new functions for end-user applications

Planning, creating, and maintaining websites (correct)

Which level of platform allows apps to run elsewhere and call into the platform via web services API?

Level 1 – Access API Signup and view all the answers

What does visual hierarchy in web design explain?

The technique to distinguish the importance of every part of a web page Signup and view all the answers

What does Hick’s Law state?

The time required to make a decision increases with every additional choice. Signup and view all the answers

According to Fitts’ Law, what affects the time needed to move to a target?

The size of the target and the distance to the target. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of white space in web page design?

To divide the web page into distinct parts for easier information processing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of forms in web design?

To collect personal data that users are reluctant to give out. Signup and view all the answers

What does regular testing in web design help to provide?

Important results and insights for possible problems. Signup and view all the answers

What does accessibility in web design focus on?

Ensuring visitors can access information in the easiest manner. Signup and view all the answers

What are the principles for a successful visual language according to visible language in web design?

Organize, economize, and communicate. Signup and view all the answers

What should be kept in mind regarding proportions in web design?

Proper division of contents helps avoid crowding the view. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of form validation in web design?

To communicate user requirements and errors in a form. Signup and view all the answers

Online Platforms: Nature and Purposes

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