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What does HTML stand for?

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HyperText Markup Language

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What is the purpose of HTML?

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To structure content on the web by defining elements like headings, paragraphs, links, and images.

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What is a tag in HTML?

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A tag is a markup element that defines the start and end of an HTML element, usually enclosed in angle brackets (e.g., <p></p>).

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What does CSS stand for?

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Cascading Style Sheets

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What is the purpose of CSS?

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To control the layout, style, and presentation of HTML elements on a web page.

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What is the box model in CSS?

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The box model describes the rectangular boxes generated for elements, consisting of margins, borders, padding, and the actual content area.

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What is responsive web design?

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An approach to web design that makes web pages render well on various devices and window or screen sizes.

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What is JavaScript?

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A high-level, dynamic programming language used to create interactive effects and dynamic content on web pages.

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What are variables in JavaScript?

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Variables are containers for storing data values. They can be declared using let, const, or var.

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What is the difference between let, const, and var?

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let allows block-scoped variable declaration; const declares block-scoped constants that cannot be reassigned; var is function-scoped and can be redeclared.

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What is a function in JavaScript?

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A function is a reusable block of code designed to perform a specific task when invoked.

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What is the DOM?

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The Document Object Model (DOM) is a hierarchical representation of the webpage that allows JavaScript to interact and manipulate the content and structure of a document.

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What is an event in JavaScript?

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An event is an action that occurs as a result of user interaction, such as clicks, key presses, or mouse movements.

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What is AJAX?

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Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) is a technique for creating fast and dynamic web pages by sending and retrieving data asynchronously without refreshing the page.

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What does JSON stand for, and what is its purpose?

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JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation; it’s a lightweight data interchange format easy for humans to read and write and easy for machines to parse and generate.

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What are JavaScript frameworks and name a few?

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JavaScript frameworks are pre-written JavaScript code libraries that simplify complex tasks. Examples include React, Angular, and Vue.js.

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What is the Internet?

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A global network of interconnected computers that communicate using standardized protocols.

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What protocol is primarily used for data transmission on the Internet?

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TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol).

19
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Who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web?

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Tim Berners-Lee.

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What does HTTP stand for and what is its purpose?

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Hypertext Transfer Protocol; it’s the protocol used for transmitting web pages on the Internet

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What role do web browsers play in relation to the World Wide Web?

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They are applications that allow users to access and interact with web content.

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What is HTML and its significance?

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Hypertext Markup Language; it’s the standard markup language for creating web pages.

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What does a URL represent?

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Uniform Resource Locator; it serves as the address to access resources on the Internet.

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In what year was the World Wide Web first proposed?

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1989.

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Name two key characteristics of the Internet.

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Decentralization and scalability.

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What distinguishes the World Wide Web from the Internet?

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The Web is a collection of information accessed via the Internet, while the Internet is the underlying infrastructure that connects all devices.

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Which of the following elements is used to define the structure of a webpage?

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<div>
</div>

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Which HTML tag is used to create a hyperlink?

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<a></a>

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Which method is used to send data to the server in a form?

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POST

30
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Which of the following is a semantic HTML element?

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<article>
</article>

31
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Which of the following techniques is used to improve website loading speed?

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Lazy loading

32
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Which of the following is an example of a CSS preprocesser?

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LESS

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