Western Governors University (WGU) C779 Web Development Foundations Practice Exam

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• Which Web-ready image formats support interlacing?
• What is a defined area on a web page called where dragged items can be placed?
• What is the primary function of the wireframe tool in web design?
• In object-oriented language terminology, which of the following is a group of similar objects?
• What type of editor generally limits users to creating individual web pages?
• What is a downside of using the Portable Network Graphics (PNG) format?
• Which of the following is true about dynamic content?
• Which programming style is characterized by the use of subprograms to achieve tasks?
• What programming statement executes a process only when a particular condition is true?
• What does electronic commerce (e-commerce) refer to?
• What is an Application Programming Interface (API) primarily used for in web development?
• What are embedded instructions that link a text file to another point in the file or a separate file called?
• What term describes the national departments responsible for controlling items entering and leaving the country?
• Which of the following is NOT a feature of Transport Layer Security (TLS)?
• Which legislation requires that all electronic and information technology developed for federal agencies be accessible to users with disabilities?
• To download a large file quickly, which of the following is necessary?
• What term refers to images that are rendered within a Web page?
• What is a defining feature of Dynamic HTML (DHTML)?
• What programming methodology allows web applications to update the user interface incrementally without reloading the page?
• What does WYSIWYG stand for?
• What do SSL and TLS protocols provide for transactions?
• What is true regarding the Document Object Model (DOM)?
• To work with the Document Object Model (DOM) for any browser, you need to use:
• What content is typically included within the HTML <head> tag?
• Why is it important to ensure compatibility between test and production servers?
• What is a significant advantage of configuring your own hosting server?
• Which feature in GUI editors provides easily identifiable graphical buttons for functions typically found in text-based menus?
• What defines a CSS selector?
• What is one key difference between an ISP and a cloud service provider?
• What is a Wiki site?
• What is the primary purpose of a business Web site?
• What is a primary benefit of using a Web browser as an application delivery platform?
• By adding the checked="checked" attribute and value into the <input> tag for a group of check boxes, you can:
• Which e-commerce model describes a web-based business that sells products or services directly to consumers?
• What image format is ideal for line art and custom drawings?
• What is required to process information sent from a Web form to a Web server?
• What is a common practice for maintaining code readability in collaborative environments?
• Which term refers to hosted applications and services offered by a third party?
• In the context of web development, what is the primary purpose of a Document Object Model (DOM)?
• Which technology is best suited for creating responsive Web pages compatible with various devices?
• Which XML-based protocol is commonly used by credit card companies to enhance the security of online transactions?
• What does enabling echo in a terminal application do?
• Which file format supports image layers?
• What allows developers to communicate with an application or operating system using a set of universal commands?
• Which of the following accommodations helps web users with vision impairment?
• Which task can the HTML5 geolocation API perform?
• What component allows for real-time manipulation of graphical objects on a webpage?
• Which of the following is an example of off-site Web analytics?
• What is the term for a set of CSS rules applied to HTML elements?
• What does the programming concept of an array represent?
• What feature do most GUI editors provide to facilitate posting web page files to a host?
• Which validator is considered best for performing final checks on HTML5 pages before publishing?
• To alleviate language concerns when designing Web pages that will be viewed globally, you should:
• Which programming concept is similar to object-oriented programming but lacks inheritance between classes?
• What mechanism is used to pass information from a Web form to a database server?
• When referencing a CSS file, which attribute specifies the relationship of the linked document?
• What is an advantage of using a co-location hosting service?
• Why might it be useful to have a third party deliver a summary of progress during a web development project meeting?
• Which of the following is true about GUI editors compared to traditional coding methods?
• The W3C Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines focus on what main issues for GUI editors?
• What is a posible benefit of object-oriented programming?
• What is the purpose of Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML)?
• What do the W3C Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines help determine?
• Which statement best describes single-tier computing?
• What does CGI stand for in web development?
• Automatically providing information to a client list is an example of:
• What can be a drawback of conducting customer surveys about your website via e-mail?
• What is the term for a structured approach to designing web pages to enhance user navigation?
• Which term describes a hyperlink you create from a file on your system to a separate file on the Internet?
• Why is pay per click (PPC) not considered an organic internet marketing technique?
• Using simple JavaScript code, what can you detect with cookies?
• Which national departments are responsible for controlling items entering and leaving a country?
• Yahoo! and Google are examples of:
• Effectively designed business Web sites:
• What process improves the quality of traffic to a website by enhancing its search engine ranking?
• What type of code is embedded into an HTML page and helps process web form input on the client side?
• For what purpose should you use the controls attribute of the <video> element?
• What is an advantage of using a text editor over a GUI editor?
• What is an important configuration for a test server when posting a Web site using a GUI editor?
• What is the term for an instruction within an HTML page that directs the Web server to perform an action?
• Which of the following is an accepted branding concept in business?
• What protocol provides authentication and encryption for secure Internet exchanges, now largely replaced by TLS?
• Perl, PHP, Active Server Pages (ASP), and .NET are examples of:
• Which programming language was known for pioneering object-oriented programming?
• In order to create an external hyperlink, you must determine:
• Establishing name and brand recognition in web marketing is referred to as what?
• Which term describes an e-commerce model in which a Web-based business sells products and/or services to other businesses?
• Which of the following is most often used to transfer files between a computer and a server for the purpose of publishing a website?
• Mind share is:
• In CSS, what do you use to group selectors?
• What type of font includes small decorative strokes at the outer points of characters?
• Which statement accurately describes server-side languages?
• What is the primary language used for creating and maintaining corporate databases?
• What is the term for a series of commands used to format, organize, and describe information on a web page?
• What term describes a text file that maintains state and tracks user activities in web applications?
• What is a certificate authority (CA)?
• Which server-side scripting language is Microsoft's original server-side scripting solution?
• What is the primary purpose of a Document Type Definition (DTD)?
• Consider the following HTML code: <a href="http://www.habitat.org/support/default.aspx#DonateOnline"> habitat.jpg </a>. What does the internal hyperlink in this example do?
• Which attribute in the <img> tag specifies alternative text for users?
• What does it mean for web content to be created "on the fly"?
• Which statement is typically used to terminate an infinite loop in programming languages?
• Which of the following can be run on various systems and is used to update database files?
• What is a primary focus of web accessibility standards?
• What file type is essential for a web application to function offline?
• What is the process of wireframing?
• Which of the following terms is used to describe the way in which scripts interact with web page elements dynamically?
• Which tools or code aids in the creation and management of online applications?
• What is the programming term for a line of code that allows you to refer to an entire series of steps or commands?
• Which of the following is a language used to create and maintain professional, high-performance corporate databases?
• What is the term for a Web user who publishes comments or submits feedback simply to annoy or anger others?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of two-tier computing?
• What information is required to publish Web site files to your Web host?
• A flat file is a database in which information:
• In the context of style sheets, what is the term for a format instruction that includes a specified selector with properties and values?
• What term is used for unsolicited and unwanted e-mail messages?
• Providing information to a client only upon client request is an example of:
• By default, what occurs when a user clicks a hyperlink in a browser?
• Which of the following technologies is often used to create interactive websites?
• What is the term for the SQL coding necessary to create relationships with the data stored in a database?
• Which of the following is NOT typically a key component of website planning?
• What term describes the total capacity of a network line and the rate of data transfer over a network connection?
• Which coords attribute value format defines a polygon in an image map?
• What happens when pixels are removed and bitmap graphic files are compressed?
• What is the benefit of using a web feed?
• What does a "manifest" file in web applications primarily define?
• Which statement about the font-size property is accurate?
• In Web development, what is a primary reason to use accessibility guidelines?
• HTML5 APIs are examples of DHTML because they utilize multiple technologies to extend functionality. Which technologies are included?
• What is a user agent in web development?
• What document outlines a web project's basic requirements including its purpose and audience?
• Which of the following is a correct way to reference a CSS file in HTML?
• Which of the following was enacted to protect the civil rights of people with disabilities?
• Which programming command is used to repeat the input you type back to a terminal or application window?
• What does a decrease in pixel count in an image usually affect?
• What is true about previewing pages developed using a GUI editor before publishing?
• Which attribute do you need to control video playback on a webpage?
• Which term describes a type of software that imitates a computer and then allows non-native software to run in a foreign environment?
• Intranets and extranets are examples of:
• What technology revolutionized the web with improved user interaction and content sharing?
• Which language is specifically designed for defining the structure of a webpage?
• What does the HTML5 offline Web application API enable users to do?
• Which tool is commonly used to create markup language code (e.g., HTML)?
• When configuring a test server for your Web site, which three components should be as nearly identical to the production server as possible?
• What is the role of the Document Object Model (DOM) in web development?
• Which term describes a business that markets and sells goods and services that it does not own or store?
• Which of the following is traditionally the standard markup language used on the Web?
• What numbering system allows large numbers to be represented using fewer characters, with 10 represented as A?
• What can color combinations on a website convey?
• Which technology is NOT typically used in vector graphics?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of a trademark?
• How do vector graphics operate in terms of image creation?
• What is necessary for a database and a Web server to work together?
• Which digital carrier transmits data at a speed of 1.544 Mbps?
• What are the two main types of GUI editors?
• What is a significant difference between HTML and XML?
• Which of the following would commonly use the HTML5 canvas API?
• What cost should be considered when opting for your own Web server?
• What is a Common Gateway Interface (CGI) application?
• In programming, what is the term for an application that processes code in standard text files into executable applications?
• What occurs when a hot spot on an image map is clicked?
• How do GUI page editors primarily differ from GUI site management editors?
• What is one of the main purposes of the Request for Comments (RFC) documents?
• When a user enters minimal information to connect to a website, what does the HTTP server display?
• What specific information is typically required from an ISP or cloud service provider when considering their hosting services?
• What is the primary goal of electronic commerce (e-commerce)?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of Metadata?
• How do GUI site management editors differ from GUI page editors?
• What type of application allows users to work even when a network connection is unavailable?
• What does a validation engine use to determine the W3C standard it should validate against in a Web site?
• When you upload your Web site to a Web server, the file references can remain unchanged as long as:
• What is the role of an application programming interface (API)?
• Which component is proprietary to Windows-based operating systems and is used to update database files?
• Which term describes the phenomenon of search engines returning results that are highly paid for and ranked?
• What is a simple guideline for developing Web pages to improve accessibility for users who have trouble using the mouse?
• What is a "troll" in the context of web users?
• What is necessary to ensure that hot spot coordinates are accurate?
• What is the term for software that reads and processes code in standard text files?
• Which term describes a programming language's ability to allow an object to behave differently in different contexts?
• When you create a text box field, you should use the maxlength attribute to:
• If you want to specify default text for a text area box, where should you add the text that will appear as default text?
• When developing a site with a GUI editor, how can you ensure code quality before final deployment?
• Which property in an external CSS file specifies the page background color?
• Which method is most commonly used for storing user authentication information and preferences on a hard drive?
• What does Web 2.0 refer to?
• Which API is primarily used for asynchronous data transferring between a web server and a client?
• Which data type is commonly used for passing small amounts of information between a web server and a client?
• In web development, what is a commonly used tool for validating HTML and ensuring compliance with standards?
• Who is likely to file a trouble ticket?
• Which of the following is a Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) concern?
• What does Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) provide for an organization?
• Which of the following assumes the current document's path so that all references are made from the document's current directory?
• What protocol, based on SSL 3.0, is commonly used for secure exchanges over the Internet?
• In programming, which term describes a line of code that allows a language to respond to a specific event or user input?
• What is a podcast?
• Which of the following best describes the business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce model?
• What is Software as a Service (SaaS)?
• Why has the advent of mobile devices led Web designers to modify existing sites?
• What does an HTTP 404 error indicate?
• Which Internet marketing practice involves studying trends associated with particular population groups?
• Which feature within GUI editors allows for setting formatting such as font size, color, and style?
• When deciding on a text editor or a GUI editor, what is generally recommended?
• What is the programming term for a place in memory used to store information for later use?
• Why is it important to use logos in web design?
• Which type of software allows non-native applications to run in a foreign environment?
• What is an image map in web design?
• What characterizes a client-side script in web development?
• What does the 'display' property in CSS control?
• What is the purpose of the <header> element in HTML5?
• Which term refers to techniques used to increase a page's or site's rank on a search engine?
• Why is it recommended to use a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) when outsourcing Web development?
• What does Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) use to describe a document's visual layout?
• What term refers to the Web 2.0 programming methodology that allows Web applications to interact similarly to desktop applications?
• In web design, which of the following terms refers to a set of instructions that detail how certain elements should look and behave?
• What does the term "pixel" refer to?
• What attribute must be added to the <audio> element to incorporate default audio operations like play and pause?
• Why is it important to limit words on your website's home page?
• What does it mean to have mind share in marketing?
• What is a primary characteristic of Software as a Service (SaaS)?
• Which practice can help in maintaining the security of HTML forms on a Web site?
• What is the term for the integration of communications, data management, and security capabilities designed to facilitate the sale of goods and services?
• Which GUI editor feature allows opening pages from the World Wide Web for saving to a local or remote system?
• What tool allows Web authors to create Web pages without typing the necessary HTML code?
• Which tag is used to define a client-side image map?
• Which HTML tag is used to create a hyperlink?
• What is a metalanguage?
• Which of the following is considered a back-end issue?
• What is the purpose of the manifest when working with the HTML5 offline Web application API?
• What markup language does Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) use to organize data on a Web page?
• What does a validation engine, like the W3C Markup Validation Service, determine about your Web page?
• Which of the following is a sensible method of reducing spam submissions to Web forms you create?
• Which HTML element is used for creating hyperlinks?
• Which tool can you use to create HTML pages without writing any code manually?
• What does the term "responsive design" refer to in web development?
• Which is the most appropriate reason for creating multiple websites in various languages?
• Which HTML 4.01 flavor must you use to place web pages inside each other?
• Which statement about Web site development is true?
• Which of the following can be considered a site management task after a website becomes active?
• Before making any changes to an active website, what is the best practice?
• Which aspect of website management can impact user experience the most?
• Providing a link from your website to another site without permission is considered what?
• What does a Request for Comments (RFC) document provide?
• Which phenomenon describes hyperlinks on a website gradually becoming invalid due to changes in content or links?
• Which of the following technologies are considered metalanguages?
• HTML5 APIs are primarily used to create applications for which of the following?
• What do design standards support in relation to web team projects?
• Why are client-side image maps more common than server-side image maps?
• What coding practice should be followed when adding tables to a Web page that multiple developers will edit?
• What action would most likely be considered copyright infringement?
• What is no longer necessary when using HTML5 to develop Web pages?
• When you create an internal hyperlink, you create the link that points to the bookmark using the anchor tag with which attribute?
• Which characteristic is true of JavaScript?
• FormMail is a CGI script that is designed to receive information from a Web form. FormMail is popular because it:
• What is the purpose of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) in web development?
• When using the <input> tag, you designate the form field type by assigning the appropriate value to:
• What is considered dynamic web page content?
• What is the term for a hardware-based or software-based system that mediates between a merchant and an acquirer?
• What is a proprietary technology that manipulates vector graphics for animations?
• Which structure element is used to include hypertext menus for site navigation?
• What programming structure executes additional commands when a condition is false?
• Which data format is specifically designed for distributing audio or video files to users?
• What CSS property controls the text color?
• What type of language is JavaScript considered to be?
• What is the main purpose of a GUI HTML editor?
• Which of the following technologies is commonly associated with front-end web development?
• Which of the following is a built-in JavaScript object that allows you to create a series of variables to later manipulate?
• What do graphical user interface (GUI) HTML editor applications allow users to do?
• How does the HTML5 drag-and-drop API function?
• What is the main goal of Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML)?
• What does a selector in a style sheet do?
• Which of the following web technologies is primarily used to create interactive graphics?
• What term refers to a logical construct that manages the flow of information in an application?
• What is the term used for code that resides on a server to help process web form input?
• Most daemons (i.e., services) are written in which language?
• What does a trouble ticket record?
• What does the HTML5 canvas API provide?
• Which method is considered most secure for sending data via a form?
• What is the term for a set of files called a library that can be referred to in your code?
• What is the term used to describe any element in a style sheet that has designated styles applied to it?
• What is the definition of a client in the context of networked applications?
• What is a site map?
• Which attribute is associated with the <form> element and is used to specify the name and location of the CGI script used to process the form?
• What is a common characteristic of an HTTP 404 error?
• What is the term for an e-commerce model in which individual consumers sell products or services to other consumers?
• What is the term for the ability to determine a user's location for enhancing web experiences?
• What is another term for graphical user interface (GUI) HTML editors?
• What are the three primary technologies involved in the HTML web development trifecta?
• Which component is essential for maintaining user session state on web applications?
• Why should you test web pages using multiple browsers during site development?
• What does HTML stand for?
• Which of the following is a set of software tools commonly used in the creation and management of online applications?
• Which of the following is primarily concerned with increasing sales and market share through studying user data?
• Which of the following is an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance factor?
• What does Dynamic HTML (DHTML) utilize to provide web page interactivity?
• Which hosting option typically provides the least control over server configuration?
• When you create an internal hyperlink with the anchor element, which attribute should you use to define the area of the Web page to which the hyperlink will link?
• Which technique should be implemented to make pages more accessible for users with slower Internet connections?
• Why is validating your markup code to HTML5 important when developing a mobile website?
• Which of the following formats is used to describe data without formatting Web pages?
• A storyboard is a document that describes what?
• What is crucial for name recognition and branding on a corporate site?
• Why are SSL and TLS important for online transactions?
• Which programming language is primarily used for front-end development?
• Which of the following is NOT a feature of HTML5 APIs?
• What is the W3C standard that describes the elements within a document rendered by a web browser?
• Which font style does not include decorative strokes at the tips of characters?
• What is the advantage of designing an image in layers?
• What is the primary function of server-side CGI scripts?
• Why is a site map an important component of Web page accessibility?
• What does the term "spam" imply in the context of email?
• What does CSS stand for in web development?
• What is the term for a concept or collection of symbols associated with a product, service or person?
• What is the most effective way to compare insurance plan options on a company intranet webpage?
• Which hosting solution is characterized by a service provider that allocates space for your equipment but does not provide the server hardware?
• Which of the following is an interpreted server-side scripting language used for creating dynamic Web pages?
• In a raw text string, which of the following is used to replace spaces entered by the user?
• Which marketing technique involves paying for placement in search engine results by targeting specific keywords?
• What term describes the study of groups of people based on characteristics such as age and income?
• What is the function of a mailing list server?
• The HTML5 canvas API has only two attributes. Which are they?
• What does MIME stand for in web development?
• Before publishing a site developed using a GUI editor, what should you do to allow preview for the development team and stakeholders?
• Which of the following is a drawback to using proprietary file formats?
• Which HTML5 API is used for rendering visual images dynamically?
• What is typically the administrative password for Windows systems assigned by an ISP?
• When developing a website, what does a validation engine use to determine the appropriate W3C standard for validation?
• How are hot spot coordinates related to the pixel size of an image?
• Generally, successful web sites are characterized by what main feature?
• How is SGML primarily used in web development?
• What is the most effective way to ensure web page code adheres to W3C standards?
• Which term refers to a directory on a computer used to store applications without accessing the original application?
• What technology allows web applications to store data on the client side to improve performance?
• What is true about validating code when using a GUI editor to develop a Web site?
• Which element is essential when specifying a server for publishing files?
• In the context of programming, what does 'inheritance' refer to?
• Which language type does not allow for inheritance from one class to another?
• What does the following HTML code create on a Web form: <input type="file" name="File"/>?
• What is a web feed?
• What is the main advantage of using a GUI HTML editor for web development?
• What is the main impact of using proper semantic HTML in Web development?
• Which of the following examples uses the correct syntax for the anchor element?
• What technology is primarily used to make a website dynamic?
• What do we call a stand-alone application that can be downloaded to mobile devices?
• What programming style links data to the processes that manipulate it, rather than using subprograms?
• What is the most common type of bitmap image found on the Web?
• Which step can directly improve follow-up after Web development meetings?
• What does web analytics focus on?
• Why is it essential to validate user inputs in Web forms?
• What umbrella term includes HTML, scripts, styles, and the DOM for providing web interactivity?
• Which tool is described as an outline for a Web presence?
• What does the 'float' property do in CSS?
• What is the process of approximating a color on a computer using RGB values called?
• Why is Lynx often used by those who are visually impaired?
• What functionality allows users to grab objects and move them on the computer screen?
• Why should you avoid adding spaces in an <img> tag?
• What e-commerce model is characterized by a web-based business selling products and/or services to other businesses?
• Which type of website design adapts to the size of the screen being used?
• When you create an internal hyperlink with the anchor element, what symbol must you use in the href attribute to tell the browser to look for a target within the current document?
• Which HTML tag is commonly used to create a line break?
• What term refers to the mechanism that allows data to persist on a client’s machine between sessions?
• What is the term for a website that acts as a centralized access point for other sites?
• What does SVG stand for in web graphics?
• If an HTML page no longer validates after changing the DOCTYPE declaration, what should be done to rectify this?
• Which choice lists the elements that are necessary for a CGI session?
• In the context of Web development, what does the term 'responsive design' refer to?
• Which XML-based protocol enhances security for online credit and debit card transactions?
• How does a mailing list server function in online communication?
• What is the term for tools that help in publishing documents online?
• In the <video> element code provided, what attribute prevents the first frame of the video from displaying while loading?
• Which Internet protocol allows for file transfer without corruption or alteration?
• What is the role of a style guide in web development?
• What type of images are displayed directly within a web page?
• Which of the following describes the aim of search engine optimization (SEO)?
• Why is it important for a website to have a defined purpose and target audience?
• Which line of HTML code creates a horizontal rule that is 10 pixels high and occupies 20 percent of the screen?
• Where does the file named index.html reside according to the provided HTML code?
• Which format is considered an open standard for Web images, facilitating compression and animation?
• What type of Web analytics involves assessing competitors and market penetration?
• What is the purpose of a program that processes data submitted by a user in web development?
• What is the primary purpose of using a web application framework?
• A non-interlaced image format is typically read from which direction?
• Which type of server script typically runs on the server and processes the received web form data?
• What does the term "metalanguage" refer to?
• Which of the following is an example of on-site web analytics?
• Which of the following guidelines can improve accessibility for visually impaired users when designing Web pages?
• What concept refers to a collection of symbols associated with a product, service, or person?
• What factor should be considered when implementing a development environment that requires a browser plug-in?
• What is the main purpose of CSS in web development?
• If your Web development team includes a marketing representative, which of the following would probably be of most concern to that person?