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Themes Flashcards

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Q: What is a WordPress theme?

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A: A theme controls the design, layout, and appearance of a WordPress website.

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Q: Can you switch between themes without losing content?

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A: Yes, content is stored separately from the theme in WordPress.

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Q: What is the default theme included with WordPress?

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A: The default theme is usually one of the Twenty series (e.g., Twenty Twenty-One, Twenty Twenty-Two).

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Q: How can you install a theme from the WordPress Theme Directory?

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A: Go to Appearance > Themes > Add New, search for a theme, and click “Install.”

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Q: How can you install a theme from a ZIP file?

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A: Go to Appearance > Themes > Add New > Upload Theme, and upload the ZIP file.

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Q: What should you check before installing a theme?

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A: Compatibility with your WordPress version, user reviews, and active support.

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Q: How do you activate a theme after installing it?

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A: Go to Appearance > Themes and click “Activate” on the desired theme.

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Q: What happens to widgets and menus when you switch themes?

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A: They may need to be reassigned or configured again.

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Q: Can you preview a theme before activating it?

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A: Yes, by clicking “Live Preview” in the theme management area.

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Q: What tool is used to customize themes in WordPress?

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A: The Customizer, accessible via Appearance > Customize.

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Q: Name three settings you can adjust in the Customizer.

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A: Site identity (logo, tagline), colors, and typography.

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Q: True or False: All themes have the same options in the Customizer.

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A: False. Customization options depend on the theme.

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Q: What is a common way to add custom CSS to a theme?

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A: Using the Additional CSS section in the Customizer.

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Q: What is a child theme?

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A: A theme that inherits the functionality of a parent theme and allows you to safely make customizations.

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Q: Why should you use a child theme?

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A: To ensure customizations are not overwritten when the parent theme is updated.

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Q: What files are required for a child theme?

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A: At minimum, a style.css file and a functions.php file.

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Q: How do you enqueue the parent theme’s styles in a child theme?

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A: By using wp_enqueue_style() in the child theme’s functions.php.

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Q: What are template files in a WordPress theme?

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A: PHP files that control how specific parts of a site are displayed (e.g., header, footer, single posts).

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Q: Name the file that controls the homepage layout in most themes.

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A: front-page.php or home.php.

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Q: What is the purpose of the functions.php file in a theme?

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A: To add or modify theme functionality using PHP code.

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Q: Which file is required for every WordPress theme?

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A: index.php.

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Q: What is the WordPress template hierarchy?

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A: A system that determines which template file is used to display content.

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Q: Which template file is used for a single blog post?

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A: single.php.

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Q: What file is used if no specific template file exists for a page?

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A: index.php.

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Q: What is the file used for category archive pages?

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A: category.php.

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Q: What is a WordPress theme framework?

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A: A foundation theme with built-in features and flexibility for easier development.

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Q: Name two popular WordPress theme frameworks.

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A: Genesis Framework and Divi.

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Q: What are the benefits of using a theme framework?

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A: Faster development, cleaner code, and built-in support.

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Q: Name a popular free multipurpose WordPress theme.

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A: Astra.

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Q: What is the advantage of using a multipurpose theme like Astra or OceanWP?

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A: They are highly customizable and can be used for various website types.

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Q: What are niche-specific themes?

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A: Themes designed for specific industries or purposes, such as portfolios, blogs, or eCommerce.

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Q: Why should you avoid using too many third-party theme customizations?

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A: They can make updates difficult and slow down the site.

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Q: True or False: It’s recommended to use themes downloaded from third-party, non-reputable websites.

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A: False. This can expose your site to security risks.

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Q: How can you test a theme’s speed and performance?

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A: Use tools like GTmetrix or Google PageSpeed Insights.

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Q: What should you do before switching themes?

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A: Backup your site and test the new theme on a staging environment.

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Q: What makes a theme mobile-friendly?

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A: Responsive design, optimized images, and touch-friendly navigation.

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Q: How can you test if a theme is responsive?

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A: Resize the browser window or use Google’s Mobile-Friendly Test tool.

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