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Frontend job Flashcards

1
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What is the primary role of a frontend developer?

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To create the visual elements of a website that users interact with.

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True or False: HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language.

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True

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Fill in the blank: CSS is used to style web pages and stands for ______.

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Cascading Style Sheets

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Which of the following is a JavaScript framework? A) React B) HTML C) CSS

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A) React

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What does ‘responsive design’ mean?

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Designing web pages that adjust smoothly to different screen sizes.

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What is the purpose of a version control system like Git?

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To track changes in code and collaborate with other developers.

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True or False: A frontend developer needs to know how to use command line tools.

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True

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What does the acronym API stand for?

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Application Programming Interface

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a frontend technology? A) JavaScript B) Python C) HTML

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B) Python

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What is the role of a CSS preprocessor?

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To extend CSS with variables, nested rules, and functions.

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Fill in the blank: The ______ method in JavaScript is used to make a network request.

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fetch

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What is the purpose of the Document Object Model (DOM)?

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To represent the structure of a web page so that programming languages can manipulate it.

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True or False: Frontend developers do not need to understand backend technologies.

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False

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What is the function of a CSS framework?

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To provide pre-written CSS code for faster development.

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What is a common use of JavaScript in frontend development?

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To create dynamic and interactive web content.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is an example of a frontend library? A) Node.js B) jQuery C) Ruby on Rails

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B) jQuery

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What is the purpose of a wireframe in web development?

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To outline the layout and functionality of a website before design.

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Fill in the blank: The ______ attribute in HTML is used to specify an image source.

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src

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What does ‘cross-browser compatibility’ refer to?

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Ensuring that a website functions correctly on different web browsers.

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True or False: SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization.

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True

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What is the purpose of a content management system (CMS)?

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To allow users to create and manage digital content easily.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a popular CSS framework? A) Django B) Bootstrap C) Angular

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B) Bootstrap

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What is the role of a frontend developer in Agile development?

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To collaborate with team members and deliver incremental updates to the project.

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Fill in the blank: The ______ element is used in HTML to create links.

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a

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What is the difference between a ‘class’ and an ‘id’ in CSS?

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A class can be used multiple times on a page, while an id must be unique.

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26
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True or False: A frontend developer should be familiar with accessibility standards.

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True

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What is the purpose of the ‘alt’ attribute in an image tag?

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To provide a text alternative for screen readers and when the image fails to load.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a method of optimizing website performance? A) Minification B) Encryption C) Compression

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A) Minification

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What is a Single Page Application (SPA)?

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A web application that loads a single HTML page and dynamically updates content.

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30
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Fill in the blank: The ______ tool is often used for debugging JavaScript in browsers.

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Developer Console

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31
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What is the purpose of a build tool in frontend development?

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To automate tasks such as minification, compilation, and testing.

32
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True or False: Web accessibility means making websites usable for people with disabilities.

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True

33
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What is the role of the viewport meta tag in responsive design?

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To control the layout on mobile browsers.

34
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Multiple choice: Which HTML element is used to create a list? A) p B) ul C) div

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B) ul

35
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Fill in the blank: The ______ property in CSS controls the text color.

A

color

36
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What is the purpose of the ‘box model’ in CSS?

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To describe the layout of elements, including margins, borders, padding, and content.

37
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True or False: JavaScript can be used for both frontend and backend development.

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True

38
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What is the purpose of using semantic HTML?

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To improve accessibility and SEO by using meaningful tags.

39
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a method for making a website mobile-friendly? A) Fixed layout B) Fluid layout C) Static layout

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B) Fluid layout

40
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Fill in the blank: The ______ function in JavaScript is used to create a new object.

A

constructor

41
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What is the purpose of CSS Grid?

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To create complex layouts using a grid-based approach.

42
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True or False: A frontend developer should be skilled in graphic design.

A

False

43
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What is the role of AJAX in web development?

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To enable asynchronous data loading without refreshing the page.

44
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a frontend testing framework? A) Jest B) Django C) Flask

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A) Jest

45
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Fill in the blank: The ______ method is used to add an event listener in JavaScript.

A

addEventListener

46
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What does the acronym UX stand for?

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User Experience

47
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True or False: Progressive enhancement is a strategy for web design.

A

True

48
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What is the purpose of a favicon?

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To provide a small icon associated with a website, typically displayed in the browser tab.

49
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a CSS property used for layout? A) margin B) font-size C) color

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A) margin

50
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Fill in the blank: The ______ property in CSS is used to control the visibility of an element.

A

display

51
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What is the purpose of web performance optimization?

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To improve the loading speed and responsiveness of a website.

52
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True or False: Git is a type of database.

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False

53
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What does the ‘z-index’ property in CSS control?

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The stacking order of overlapping elements.

54
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a CSS layout technique? A) Flexbox B) SQL C) XML

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A) Flexbox

55
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Fill in the blank: The ______ method is used to convert a JSON string into a JavaScript object.

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JSON.parse

56
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What is the purpose of the ‘viewport’ in web design?

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To define the visible area of a webpage on different devices.

57
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True or False: A frontend developer should use comments in their code for clarity.

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True

58
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What does ‘minification’ refer to in web development?

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The process of removing unnecessary characters from code to reduce file size.

59
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is not a frontend language? A) HTML B) CSS C) SQL

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C) SQL

60
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Fill in the blank: The ______ event is triggered when a user clicks on an element.

A

click

61
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What is the role of a frontend developer in a team?

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To collaborate with designers and backend developers to create cohesive web applications.

62
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True or False: Bootstrap is a JavaScript library.

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False

63
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What is the purpose of the ‘transition’ property in CSS?

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To create smooth changes between property values.

64
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common frontend development tool? A) Visual Studio Code B) MySQL C) Java

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A) Visual Studio Code

65
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Fill in the blank: The ______ function in JavaScript is used to remove an item from an array.

A

splice

66
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What is the purpose of a design system?

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To provide a set of guidelines and components for consistent design across a project.

67
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True or False: A frontend developer often works with APIs to retrieve data.

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True

68
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What does ‘local storage’ refer to in web development?

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A web storage solution for storing data persistently in the browser.

69
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a task of a frontend developer? A) Writing server-side code B) Designing user interfaces C) Managing databases

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B) Designing user interfaces

70
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Fill in the blank: The ______ method is used to create a new array from an existing array in JavaScript.

A

map

71
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What is the role of accessibility in web development?

A

To ensure that websites are usable by people with disabilities.

72
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True or False: Web applications can only be built using JavaScript.

A

False

73
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What is the purpose of the ‘hover’ pseudo-class in CSS?

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To apply styles when a user hovers over an element.

74
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a frontend performance metric? A) Load time B) Server response time C) Database size

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A) Load time

75
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Fill in the blank: The ______ method in JavaScript is used to test if an array includes a certain value.

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includes

76
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What is the role of a frontend developer in the software development lifecycle?

A

To implement the user interface and ensure usability throughout the process.

77
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True or False: Frontend developers are responsible for database management.

A

False

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