Responsive Web Design with CSS Grid

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What primary benefit does CSS Grid offer in web design?

It focuses solely on organizing content in a single dimension (rows only).
It allows websites to be viewed only on desktop computers.
It simplifies the process of creating fixed layouts that don't adapt to different screens.
It provides a modern solution for creating flexible layouts that work correctly on different screen sizes. (correct)

What two CSS properties are primarily utilized by CSS Grid to define the structure of a grid?

`grid-template-columns` and `grid-template-rows` (correct)
`display` and `visibility`
`float` and `clear`
`position` and `z-index`

When using the code `grid-template-columns: 30% 30% 30%;`, how many columns are created, and what is the width of each column?

Two columns, each 50% wide.
Four columns, the first three are 30% wide the last is 10%.
One column, 90% wide.
Three columns, each 30% wide. (correct)

What HTML tag is typically used to define the main content area in an HTML document, and what characteristic should its content have?

<code><main></code>, which should contain the primary, non-repeated content of the document. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of CSS Grid, what is the purpose of the `gap` property, and how is it applied?

It creates spacing between rows and columns, applied using <code>row-gap</code> and <code>column-gap</code>. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the `<article>` tag in HTML, as described in the context of CSS Grid layouts?

To specify independent, self-contained content such as blog posts or news articles. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical use case for the `<aside>` tag in HTML, and how is its content often presented?

To specify additional content related to the main content, often presented as sidebars. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the viewport in the context of web development, and why is it important for responsive design?

It is the exact area of the screen that is rendering the website, crucial for adapting websites to different devices. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the `<meta name="viewport" ...>` tag in an HTML document, and where should it be placed?

To provide instructions to the browser on how to control the page's dimensions and scaling, placed in the <code><head></code>. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the `width=device-width` attribute in the viewport meta tag do?

It sets the page width to follow the screen width depending on the device. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the `initial-scale=1.0` attribute in the viewport meta tag control?

It sets the initial zoom level when the webpage is loaded by the browser. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of media queries in web development?

To apply different styles based on the type of device or screen size. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of media queries, how are media types and features combined, and what other logic can be included?

Using the <code>and</code> logic to combine media types or features, <code>only</code> if both conditions are true, and <code>not</code> to revert the media query. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the provided code snippet `@media screen and (min-width: 600px) { main { display: flex; } }`, what does this media query achieve?

It sets the display property to flex for all <code><main></code> elements on screens at least 600px wide. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a breakpoint in responsive web design, and how is it typically set?

A layout change to adjust to the viewport, typically set using <code>min-width</code>. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What CSS properties are commonly used to make an image responsive, and how do they affect the image's scaling?

<code>width: 100%;</code> and <code>height: auto;</code>, making the image scale up and down while maintaining its aspect ratio. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of responsive images, what is the difference between setting `width: 100%` and `max-width: 100%`?

<code>width: 100%</code> allows the image to scale up larger than its original size, while <code>max-width: 100%</code> prevents it. (B) Signup and view all the answers

When creating a responsive video player, what CSS properties are typically used to ensure it scales correctly on different devices, similar to responsive images?

<code>width: 100%;</code> and <code>height: auto;</code> (B) Signup and view all the answers

If you want a responsive video to scale down on smaller screens but never scale up larger than its original size, which CSS property should you use and how should it be set?

<code>max-width: 100%;</code> (D) Signup and view all the answers

Consider the following HTML and CSS code:

<img src="image.jpg" alt="A sample image" class="responsive">

.responsive {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

What will be the effect of this code?

The image will scale to fit the width of its container while maintaining its aspect ratio. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

CSS Grid (or Grid)

A modern solution for creating flexible layouts, organizing content into rows and columns.

grid-template-columns

Property used with grid to specify the number and width of columns.