What is Web Development? - Introduction to Web Development

Question 1

Which of these technologies is used solely for back-end development?

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PHP

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HTML

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CSS

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JavaScript

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a front-end web development technology?

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PHP

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HTML

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CSS

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JavaScript

Question 3

Which of the following is a server-side programming language used in web development?

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PHP

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HTML

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CSS

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MySQL

Question 4

What is the purpose of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)?

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To style the appearance of a web page

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To define the structure of a web page

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To handle user interactions

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To store data

Question 5

What is the purpose of JavaScript in web development?

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To create interactive elements

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To style the appearance of a page

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To handle data validation

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To store user preferences

Question 6

What is the purpose of HTML in web development?

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To define the structure and content of a web page

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To style the appearance of a web page

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To handle user interactions

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To store data

Question 7

You're tasked with developing a website for a local restaurant. Outline the key steps you would take to gather requirements, design the website, and implement it using HTML and CSS.

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Meet with the client, define requirements, create a sitemap, design mockups, implement using HTML and CSS, test and launch

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Design the website first, then gather requirements and implement it

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Implement the website using HTML and CSS, then design it

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Meet with the client, gather requirements, and implement the website without designing it

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a core technology used in web development?

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Java

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HTML

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CSS

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JavaScript

Question 9

What is the main purpose of CSS in web development?

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To add style and enhance the visual appearance of a web page

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To define the structure of a web page

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To handle user interactions and events

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To store and manage data on a web server

Question 10

Which of the following is a server-side programming language commonly used in web development?

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PHP

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HTML

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CSS

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JavaScript

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of a database management system (DBMS) in web development?

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To store, retrieve, and manage data for web applications

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To provide security measures for web applications

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To optimize the performance of web applications

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To handle communication between the client and server

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a front-end framework used in modern web development?

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React

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MySQL

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PHP

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Apache

Question 13

What is the main distinction between HTML and XHTML?

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XHTML is a stricter version of HTML with more rigorous validation rules

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HTML is a more modern version of XHTML with more features

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XHTML is only used for mobile web development, while HTML is used for desktop web development

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There is no significant difference between HTML and XHTML

Question 14

Which of the following is a widely used version control system for web development projects?

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Git

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Microsoft Excel

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Google Drive

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Dropbox

Question 15

What is the primary role of JavaScript in web development?

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To make web pages interactive and dynamic

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To create and manipulate the structure of a web page

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To manage data on a web server

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To provide styling and formatting for a web page

Question 16

What is the primary purpose of a Cascading Style Sheet (CSS)?

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To control the layout, visual appearance, and formatting of web pages

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To create and remove DOM elements dynamically

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To handle user input events and process data

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To connect to and communicate with a database

Question 17

In web development, CSS and JavaScript play distinct roles. Explain the key differences between these technologies. Provide a specific example of how each is used.

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CSS focuses on styling (layout, colors, fonts), while JavaScript adds dynamic behavior (user interactions, animations). Example: CSS defines the page layout, and JavaScript handles user input validation.

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CSS creates web pages, while JavaScript is used for styling. Example: CSS defines the page structure, and JavaScript adds color and font styles.

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Both CSS and JavaScript add interactivity to web pages. Example: CSS defines button styles, and JavaScript handles button click events.

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JavaScript is used for styling, and CSS is used to create web pages. Example: JavaScript defines the page layout, and CSS adds color and font styles.

Question 18

What is a potential drawback of using a web development framework like React or Angular?

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Increased security vulnerabilities

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Increased code reusability

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Reduced development time

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Improved consistency and maintainability

Question 19

Why are data validation techniques implemented during web development?

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To protect against harmful or incorrect user inputs

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To minimize the size of data being transferred

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To enhance the speed of the application

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To make the web application more visually appealing

Question 20

How are WebAssembly and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) changing the way web applications are developed and delivered?

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They enable developers to create more powerful and responsive web applications.

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They reduce the need for separate native mobile apps.

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They make web browsers outdated.

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They mainly focus on improving the speed of existing web technologies.

Question 21

Which of the following is **not** a front-end web development technology?

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PHP

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HTML

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JavaScript

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CSS

Question 22

Which part of a web page defines its content and structure?

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HTML

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CSS

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MySQL

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JavaScript

Question 23

Which technology is used to style and enhance the appearance of web pages?

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CSS

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HTML

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PHP

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JavaScript

Question 24

What is the primary role of JavaScript in web development?

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To add interactivity and dynamic elements to web pages

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To define the structure of a web page

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To style web pages

Question 25

Which technology is used for server-side processing and creating dynamic web pages?

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PHP

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HTML

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JavaScript

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CSS

Question 26

Which database management system is commonly paired with PHP?

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MySQL

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PostgreSQL

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Oracle

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SQL Server

Question 27

What is the main purpose of a web development framework?

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To provide a structured and reusable approach to web development

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To create visually appealing websites

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To optimize websites for search engines

Question 28

Which key benefit is provided by responsive web design?

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It ensures websites can be accessed and viewed on different devices

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It enhances website security

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It improves website loading speed

Question 29

What is the primary goal of search engine optimization (SEO)?

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To improve the visibility and ranking of websites in search engine results

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To increase website traffic

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To enhance user experience

Question 30

Which of the following is **not** a widely used web development tool?

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Microsoft Word

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Visual Studio Code

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Google Chrome DevTools