PHP and Client-Side Development Quiz

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What do binary numbers consist of?

Decimal and hexadecimal representations

Three states: on, off, and unknown

Two states: on and off (correct)

Only positive integer values

Which technologies are primarily used for client-side development?

HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (correct)

MySQL and MongoDB

Node.js and Express

Python, Ruby, and PHP

In PHP, what character is used to initiate a variable name?

$ (correct)

Which of the following statements about PHP variable names is true?

Variable names must start with a letter or an underscore. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the processing stage in the client-server interaction?

To fetch necessary data from the server Signup and view all the answers

Which type of comment is represented by the syntax // in PHP?

Single-line comment Signup and view all the answers

What datatype in PHP represents whole numbers without a decimal point?

Integer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step in the client-server interaction process?

Loading Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age required for a person to be eligible to vote?

18 Signup and view all the answers

Which PHP statement is used to determine if a customer's purchase qualifies for a discount?

if...else Signup and view all the answers

In the GPA evaluation program, what message is printed if a student's GPA is more than 3?

CONGRATS, YOU ARE DOING GREAT. KEEP IT UP Signup and view all the answers

What loop structure would you use to print numbers from 1 to 10?

while loop Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'do' block in a do-while loop guarantee?

The block executes at least once. Signup and view all the answers

What is the control condition for a while loop that prints numbers until 10?

The counter should be less than or equal to 10. Signup and view all the answers

In the multiplication scenario, what happens when the value exceeds 100?

The multiplication stops. Signup and view all the answers

What is the starting value of the loop counter in the scenario that prints numbers from 1 to 3?

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What will the following PHP code output? $num1 = 10; $num2 = 20; echo $num1 + '5';

15 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly defines an array in PHP?

$arrayVar = [1, 2, 3]; Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is TRUE regarding the modulus operator in PHP?

It returns the remainder of the division of two numbers. Signup and view all the answers

What does the decbin() function do in PHP?

Converts decimal to binary. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the if statement in PHP?

To execute code based on a condition. Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is stored in a Boolean variable?

True or False value. Signup and view all the answers

In the expression $product = 5 * 10; what is the value of $product?

50 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following shows how to correctly assign a null value to a variable in PHP?

$variable = null; Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Binary Numbers

Binary is a system of representing information using only two options: on (1) and off (0).
Computers use binary to process and store data.
Combining many 1s and 0s creates complex patterns that instruct the computer.
Computers don't understand words or numbers, instead they process electrical signals that are either on or off.

Computer Language

Computers represent information with binary electrical signals.
These signals translate into understandable patterns for the computer.

Number to Binary Conversion

Converting decimal numbers to binary involves expressing the decimal numbers using base-2, where each digit in a binary number reflects a power of 2.
A numerical example converts the decimal number 8 to binary 1000.

Binary to Decimal Conversion

Converting binary numbers back to decimal involves expressing the binary number as a sum of powers of 2.
For instance, binary 11 (decimal 3) translates to 12¹+12⁰=3.

Computing Binary Numbers

Binary numbers are used in computing to represent various data types, from simple numbers and characters to more complex instructions.
The place value of each binary digit (bit) corresponds to a power of 2 (2⁰, 2¹, 2², and so on).
To express a decimal in binary, successive divisions by 2 are performed and concatenated to produce the required binary result.

Week 2 - Introduction to PHP Coding

Client-Side vs. Server-Side

Client-side (front-end): what happens in the browser, includes layout design and website interactivity. Usually uses HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Server-side (back-end): what happens behind the scenes, includes managing databases, user authentication, and server-side logic (uses Python, PHP, Ruby, Node.js).

Client-Server Interaction

Typing a URL in the browser initiates a request to the server.
The server processes the request and sends the needed data (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript).
The browser then receives the files and displays the web page.
Client-side responsibilities include handling the user interface and interactivity.
Server-side responsibilities include data processing and storage, like order processing.

Types of PHP Comments

Single-line comments: use // or #
Multi-line comments: use /* */

PHP Variable Declaration Rules

PHP variables start with $, followed by a name (e.g., $variableName).
Variable names are case-sensitive ($Age and $age are different).
Variable names start with a letter or an underscore, not a number.

Assigning Values to Variables

Assignment operator: =
Example: $variableName = value;

PHP Datatypes

Integer: whole numbers (e.g., $intVar = 42)
Float: decimal numbers (e.g., $floatVar = 3.14)
Boolean: true or false (e.g., $boolVar = true)
String: sequences of characters (e.g., $stringVar = "Hello, World!")
Array: collection of indexed values (e.g., $arrayVar = array(1, 2, 3))
Null: represents the absence of a value (e.g., $nullVar = null)

PHP Math Functions and Coding Example

PHP supports basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, modulus).
Examples demonstrated conversion of decimals to binary and binary to decimals.
An example shows finding maximum values in an array.
Random number generation between 1 and 100.

Week 3 - Conditional Statements and Loops

Conditional statements: execute code based on conditions like if-then-else.
Examples of conditional statements in PHP, used to check whether a number is positive, negative or zero.

Week 3 - Conditional Statements and Loops. Exercise 1

Check if a number is positive, negative or zero in PHP, using if-elseif-else.
Use appropriate PHP operators.

Week 3 - Conditional Statements and Loops. Exercise 2

Check if a person is eligible to vote based on age (minimum 18).
Use if-else structure.

Week 3 - Conditional Statements and Loops. Exercise 3

Check if a customer is eligible for a discount based on the total purchase amount.
Use if-else statements if above 100.

Week 3 - Conditional Statements and Loops. Exercise 4

Determine if a student should be on probation based on their GPA.
Use if-elseif-else structure: one condition for GPA >3, another if GPA >2.25, and a default for anything else

Week 4 - PHP Functions and Databases

Understand what a PHP function is: a reusable code block that handles inputs and produce an output.
Different types of PHP functions: built-in (predefined) and user-defined (created by developers).

Week 4 - PHP Functions and Databases (Example Syntax)

Illustrate creation of PHP functions with basic syntax.
Show examples of functions that take parameters.
Show examples of PHP functions with default values.
Show an example of PHP functions with multiple parameters, including defaults.

Week 5 - Normalization

Database Normalization: a process for organizing a database in tables, aiming to reduce redundancy (duplicate data) and improve accuracy.
Why Normalize: Avoids data duplication, ensures data accuracy, saves storage space, and improves query performance.
Normalization Steps: Examples of First Normal Form (1NF), Second Normal Form (2NF), and Third Normal Form (3NF) for organizing various data related to students, courses and their enrollments.

Week 6 & 7 - MySQL

Database setup
Steps for creating, inserting and using data using various commands.
Table creation using various constraints like Primary key, Foreign key, not null etc.
Basic CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations in MySQL using SQL commands.

Inserting, Updating, and Deleting Data in MySQL

Inserting data: the INSERT statement allows addition of new rows to a database table (with column values).
Updating data: the UPDATE statement alters existing data in a table based on specified conditions.
Deleting data: the DELETE statement removes rows from a table based on specified conditions. Example provided for each of these operations

While, Do-while, For, and Foreach Loops

While Loop: repeats code as long as a specified condition is true
Do-While Loop: repeats code at least once, then continues while a condition is true.
For Loop: used for a determined number of iterations.
Foreach Loop: loops over elements in an array or object
Detailed explanation and examples used for each.

MySQL Constraints

Constraints: rules in MySQL that maintain data integrity.
Unique Constraint: prevents duplicate values in a column if unique.
Not Null Constraint: ensures a column cannot have a missing value.
Primary Key: uniquely identifies each row(must be unique).
Foreign Key: links data between two tables.
Default Value: sets a default value for a column if no value is provided when entering data.
Auto Increment: automatically generates unique numbers for a column (useful for primary keys).

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Test your knowledge on PHP programming and client-side development concepts. This quiz covers various aspects such as variable naming, data types, and basic server interactions. Evaluate your understanding of fundamental PHP syntax and client-server communication.