HTML comments are denoted by _____ and _____.

  • /* and */ 
  • // and \ 
  •  
  • <-- and --> 
In HTML, comments are wrapped between . These delimiters instruct the browser to ignore everything between them. It's important to note that unlike comments in some other languages, HTML comments are visible in the source code but won't be displayed in the rendered page. 

The ______ attribute in the tag defines the shape of the clickable area in an image map.

  • alt 
  • coords 
  • shape 
  • src 
The shape attribute in the

tag is used to define the shape of the clickable area in an image map. The possible values can be "rect" (rectangle), "circle", "poly" (polygon), and "default". This attribute, in conjunction with the coords attribute, enables different areas of an image to be linked to different destinations. 

The CSS property _______ is used to control the space between lines of text within an inline element.

  • line-height 
  • margin 
  • padding 
  • spacing 
The line-height property in CSS determines the amount of space above and below inline elements. It's typically used to improve the readability of text, especially in larger blocks. The value can be a number, length, or a percentage. When used correctly, line-height can enhance the visual appeal of text on a webpage. 

How does using appropriate heading tags (h1 to h6) benefit SEO?

  • They automatically link the content to other pages. 
  • They make the text colorful. 
  • They provide a hierarchical structure to content. 
  • They reduce the page loading time. 
Using appropriate heading tags (h1 through h6) in HTML provides a structured hierarchy to your content, making it more readable for both users and search engines. This structure helps search engines understand the importance and context of the content, which can contribute positively to search engine rankings. Proper use of headings can enhance content discoverability and accessibility, thus playing a crucial role in SEO. 

You noticed a section of HTML code commented out which includes a script tag. How might this affect the webpage, and how would you verify it?

  • Comments are visible to users. To verify, check the webpage's source code. 
  • The commented script won't execute, potentially removing some functionalities. To verify, uncomment the code and observe changes. 
  • The page load time will be significantly faster. To verify, use performance tools. 
  • The webpage will crash as it cannot process comments. To verify, view the console for errors. 
Commented out code doesn't execute or affect rendering. If a script tag is commented out, any functionality provided by that script will be unavailable. To truly understand its effect, one would need to uncomment it and observe potential behavioral changes on the webpage. 

What considerations should be taken into account for SEO when using
and
?

  • The alignment of the image on the page. 
  • The number of
    tags on a page. 
  • The relevancy of the caption to the image and the content. 
  • The size of the image. 
The

and
tags are valuable for structuring content semantically in HTML. For SEO considerations, the relevancy of the caption, as defined by the
, to the image and overall content is essential. Search engines may use this associated content to better understand the context and relevance of the image, which can potentially improve the content's visibility in search results. Always ensure that captions are meaningful and contextually relevant to the content they accompany. 

You are tasked to create a webpage that automatically plays a video upon loading, but you need to ensure it doesn’t hinder the user experience or violate any best practices. How would you achieve this?

  • Play the video with sound immediately upon page load. 
  • Use a large play button overlay to encourage users to play the video. 
  • Auto-play the video muted and provide controls for the user. 
  • Load the video only when the user scrolls to it. 
Autoplaying videos with sound can be disruptive and is considered a bad practice. Many browsers even block such behavior. Autoplaying a video muted ensures users are not caught off-guard by sudden noise, and providing controls ensures they have the option to engage with the content on their terms. 

The _______ element represents a citation or reference to a creative work.

  •  

  •  
  •  
  •  
The element is used to reference the title of a creative work. It can be used for a book, a song, a movie, a painting, a sculpture, or any other work. In terms of rendering by default, most browsers will italicize the content of a element. 

Which attribute needs to be set to make a dropdown list accept multiple selections?

  • multiple="true" 
  • select="many" 
  • choices="multiple" 
  • multiple 
The multiple attribute can be added to the