Difference between revisions of "AIM Class Quiz 01"
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− | Why is XHTML now generally preferred over HTML? Don't just cite syntax differences or the | + | =Authoring Interactive Media Quiz 1= |
− | fact that you can create your own tags. Give a more thoughtful answer. | + | |
− | + | Name: ________________________________________ | |
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− | + | This take-home quiz is due at the beginning of the next class. Late quizzes will not be accepted. | |
+ | Although this is a take home quiz, it is expected that you will complete this quiz on your own and will follow the department's academic integrity policy. | ||
+ | ==Markup== | ||
+ | #Why is XHTML now generally preferred over HTML? Don't just cite syntax differences or the fact that you can create your own tags. Give a more thoughtful answer. | ||
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+ | #What is meant by structure, and by presentation, and why is it important to separate the two? | ||
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+ | #Who originally created HTML, and what was the purpose for which it was created? | ||
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+ | #In the following line of markup, circle an attribute: | ||
<a href = “http://iam.colum.edu” target = “_blank”>IAM website</a> | <a href = “http://iam.colum.edu” target = “_blank”>IAM website</a> | ||
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+ | #What is the difference between an element that is block-level vs. one that is inline? | ||
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+ | #The hexadecimal code for white is #ffffff. Explain how hexadecimal color codes work, and why | ||
#ffffff is white. | #ffffff is white. | ||
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+ | #Why should you use a DOCTYPE declaration at the beginning of your markup document? | ||
Describe at least two reasons. | Describe at least two reasons. | ||
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+ | #Write markup to show an example of a parent and a child. Indicate the child and the parent, and | ||
briefly describe why your markup is a correct example. | briefly describe why your markup is a correct example. | ||
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+ | #When you use a URI with a trailing slash to pull up a web page, by default what will happen? | ||
+ | #Define and give an example of absolute and relative URIs. Include information on when should | ||
you use absolute, and when should you use relative. | you use absolute, and when should you use relative. | ||
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Absolute | Absolute | ||
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Definition: | Definition: | ||
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Example: | Example: | ||
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When to use: | When to use: | ||
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Relative | Relative | ||
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Definition: | Definition: | ||
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Example: | Example: | ||
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When to use: | When to use: | ||
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+ | #What do each of the following tags “mean” or represent? | ||
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<a></a> | <a></a> | ||
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<img /> | <img /> | ||
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<div></div> | <div></div> | ||
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<span></span> | <span></span> | ||
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+ | #In the previous question, which tags are “container” or “non-empty” tags, and why? |
Revision as of 23:37, 21 August 2006
Authoring Interactive Media Quiz 1
Name: ________________________________________
This take-home quiz is due at the beginning of the next class. Late quizzes will not be accepted. Although this is a take home quiz, it is expected that you will complete this quiz on your own and will follow the department's academic integrity policy.
Markup
- Why is XHTML now generally preferred over HTML? Don't just cite syntax differences or the fact that you can create your own tags. Give a more thoughtful answer.
- What is meant by structure, and by presentation, and why is it important to separate the two?
- Who originally created HTML, and what was the purpose for which it was created?
- In the following line of markup, circle an attribute:
<a href = “http://iam.colum.edu” target = “_blank”>IAM website</a>
- What is the difference between an element that is block-level vs. one that is inline?
- The hexadecimal code for white is #ffffff. Explain how hexadecimal color codes work, and why
- ffffff is white.
- Why should you use a DOCTYPE declaration at the beginning of your markup document?
Describe at least two reasons.
- Write markup to show an example of a parent and a child. Indicate the child and the parent, and
briefly describe why your markup is a correct example.
- When you use a URI with a trailing slash to pull up a web page, by default what will happen?
- Define and give an example of absolute and relative URIs. Include information on when should
you use absolute, and when should you use relative.
Absolute
Definition:
Example:
When to use:
Relative
Definition:
Example:
When to use:
- What do each of the following tags “mean” or represent?
<a></a>
<img />
- In the previous question, which tags are “container” or “non-empty” tags, and why?