Web Design Final Exam

 

 

Name

 

 

FrontPage

 

1.

When saving a FrontPage document so that it is usable on the internet you must:

a. Save as a ".htm" extension 

b. Save with ".html" extension 

c. Neither a or b 

d. Both a and b

 

2.

FrontPage uses what basic language to make a webpage?

a. Java 

b. C++ 

c. XML 

d. HTML

 

3. 

To use absolute positioning on a website, what would you use?

a. Picture

b. Tables 

c. Layer 

d. All of the above 

e. None of the above

4. 

How do you link pages on FrontPage?

a. Highlight text and use hyperlink button  

b. Highlight text and click on another page 

c. Neither a or b

 

5. 

FrontPage uses the number 1 for point 8 font and 7 for point 36 font, what does it use for point 12 font?

a. 2 

b. 3 

c. 4 

d. 5

6. 

Radio buttons are the:

a. Round check boxes 

b. Square check boxes 

c. Square buttons 

d. Text field

7. 

Push buttons are the:

a. Round check boxes 

b. Square check boxes 

c. Square buttons 

d. Text field

8. 

When placing text on the page, how do you get it where you want it?

a. Use a table and place the curser where you want it

b. Just type it

c. Text box 

d. Frames

9. 

What is a common way of organizing a site?

a. Text boxes 

b. Tables  

c. Picture boxes 

d. Buttons

10. 

What is it called when a website is split into three individual windows that are put together?

a. Multi-page site 

b. Frames website 

c. Java script site 

d. Flash site

11. 

If you want to incorporate animations into a website, what program do you use along with FrontPage?

a. Java scripting 

b. C++ programming 

c. DreamWeaver 

d. Flash

12. 

If you want to use special effects that are supported by most pc's, what language would you use in your site?

a. Java scripting 

b. C++ programming 

c. Basic 

d. Visual Basic

13. 

What is the biggest problem with load times on websites?

a. Too much empty space 

b. Pictures 

c. Animations 

d. Both b and c 

e. None of the above

14. 

When placing a picture (that already has a background on it) into your page, how do you get rid of the background?

a. Use ms paint 

b. Use Microsoft Photoshop 

c. Shrink the picture 

d. Use the same color background as on your page 

e. Both b or d

15. 

What is it called when you use a common design for a site and just change the text within it?

a. Template 

b. Wizard 

c. Cheating 

d. Manipulating

16.

What is something you have to think about considering when designing for different size monitors?

a. Size of the site 

b. Screen pixels 

c. The way it will look on a different computer 

d. None of the above 

e. All of the above

17.

When making a website you need to have everything that is on that site in a common folder called the:

a. Main folder 

b. Root Directory 

c. Home Page folder 

d. None of the above

18.

If you put a picture on your site and then move the picture to a different folder, what will happen?

a. Nothing 

b. The picture will be fuzzy 

c. A broken picture will show up 

d. The picture will turn red

19.

What do you do to fix the problem in question 18?

a. Move the folder 

b. Change the path 

c. Put the picture back where it was 

d. Both b or c 

e. Both a and b

20.

Beside using FrontPage's design view, what other view could you use to change the page?

a. Split view 

b. Code view 

c. Preview 

d. Both a and b

e. None of the above

 

 

 

 

Computer/Internet

 

 

 

 

1.

What is the homepage default filename of a web page?

a. http://stu/default.htm

b. www.mysite.com

c. www/http://mysite.com

d. all of the above

 

2.

What is the difference between scanning and reading a page?

a. reading is fully going over the info and scanning it is just briefly checking it over

b. reading is fully going over the info and scanning is briefly looking at the pictures

c. None of these

d. both of these

 

3.

You should consult your web server administrator when you need to determine what?

a. complete URL & partial URL

b. default filename & directory structure

c. protocol & domain name

d. connection speed & screen resolution

 

4.

What is not a part belonging to a complete URL?

a. protocol

b. domain name

c. directory

d. path

 

5.

Which of these is not one of the most common screen resolutions?

a. 640x480

b. 1024x768

c. 800x600

d. 620x830

 

6.

Which of these is not a technology restraint that will affect the way a user views/loads your website?

a. browser

b. connection speed

c. operating system

d. screen resolution

 

7.

Which is the biggest problems web designers face?

a. other users' computer's screen resolution

b. not knowing what their users want in a website

c. not putting enough information on the site

d. both a & c

 

8.

Which of these is not a way to create a unified look for your site

a. repeating colors

b. adding a lot of graphics

c. using the same font though out

d. using similar shapes

 

9.

Why is using "Click Here" as a link text ineffective?

a. it isn't a helpful textual clue as to the destination of the link

b. Click here is just fine

c. the link may not work

d. you can't maneuver the site as easily

 

10.

Which of these is not a way to create a smooth transition between pages on a website?

a. repeat colors and fonts

b. avoiding random changes in your format

c. using a page layout that allows different higher hierarchical levels

d. using many different types of page layouts

 

11.

What is the prime reason users may leave a website?

a. the site doesn't have enough information

b. it's not the site they were looking for

c. when pages contain large graphics that take too long to load

d. too much color

 

12.

One mistake web designers often make when testing their website is

a. only looking over it once

b. only testing it in one environment

c. not testing it at all

d. all of the above

e. None of the above

 

13.

When designing a web page, which of the following should be avoided?

a. too many graphics

b. novelty fonts

c. a layout with too many links

d. a & b

e. None of the above

 

14.

Name one site that gives out free e-mail account.

a. Google and Hotmail

b. Yahoo

c. MSN, Hotmail, Yahoo, and Google

d. None

 

15.

Name one site that provides free clip art images.

a. Google

b. Art.com

c. MSN and Hotmail

d. a & b

e. a & c

 

16.

The student web sites are on the...

a. internet

b. intranet

c. world wide web

d. local profiles

e. none

 

17.

When printing, what does portrait refer to?

a. internet web pages

b. page orientation

c. size of the document

d. banners

e. none

 

18.

When sending files over the internet the ____________ feature should be used.

a. messenger

b. attachment

c. fbp

d. html

e. none of the above

 

19.

What is the fastest internet connection speed?

a. T6

b. Cable modem

c. DSL

d. Dial-up

e. T9

 

20.

What does the term domain relate to?

a. internet web address

b. URL

c. IP number

d. none of the above

e. all of the above

 

21.

What is a redesign?

a. Taking a web page and keep the same look but changing all the information.

b. Creating a new web page inspired by a preexisting page

c. Taking a preexisting page and keeping all the same information and the same layout but changing the font and colors to make it look better

d. Taking a preexisting page and changing the layout, fonts and colors, and adding information as needed to make it look better and more functional.

 

 

22.

What is the benefit of using java scripts in a web page?

a. Java scripts make sure that no matter what browser the viewer is using they can still view your web page

b. Java scripts are the scripts that run along the tops of some pages

c. Java scripts make a web page more interesting, and can be functional too like drop down menus.

d. You really shouldn’t use java scripts because they clutter a web page and make it look disorganized.

 

23.

Where can you find java scripts?

a. They appear automatically in the source code of your web page

b. In Microsoft Front page if you go to Insert on the tool bar then index and tables and you can choose the java scripts you need.

c. You have to go to a store like Best Buy and purchase them on CD's.

d. You can go to sites and get them for free or use a program to write your own.

 

24.

What is a thumbnail?

a. It’s a picture of a thumb that you click on to see more of the site

b. It’s a link that’s inserted in the middle of a sentence that you can click on to show more information on that word.

c. It’s a link that is a picture instead of a word.

d. It’s a small picture that you click on to see a bigger picture

 

 

25.

Why should you be careful about including a lot of complex graphics in your page?

a. Because they will probably look bad

b. Because it will make you page take a long time to load

c. It’s best not to use graphics at all because they are so distracting

d. Because complex graphics can mess up the source code of your page if you have too many

 

26.

Why should you be careful about using unusual fonts in your page?

a. Because they may not show up on all computers

b. Because they tend to not look good

c. Because they tend to be hard to read

d. Because Mr. Misukonis said you shouldn’t and he's always right!

 

27.

What is source code?

a. Source code is a technical term meaning the look of your page

b. Source code is something that you need to have if you want to include more than one font or color in your page

c. Source code is the form in which a computer program or website is written

d. Source code is only something computer programmers need to worry about

 

28.

How do you view source code?

a. You click preview down at the bottom of the page in Front Page

b. You go to view then source code from the top menu in Front Page

c. You can only view source code if you’re a computer programmer and have a source code viewer

d. On the internet you right click the choose view source or in Front Page you click HTML at the bottom of the page

 

29.

How do you know if your web page can be viewed correctly in every browser?

a. You keep everything simple so that even people with older browsers can see it

b. You have to buy a program that can run tests on it to make sure it can be seen with every browser

c. You can never be quite sure you just have to check it with as many browsers as you can and adjust it as you go along

d. All browsers see pages the same way so you don’t have to worry about it

 

30.

How do the browsers' caching capability improve download time.

a. Previous downloaded material remains in the cache and downloads faster the next time.

b. The browser asks you if you'd like to save the material downloaded.

c. The cache makes no difference.

d. The current material downloading will instantly be fast because the cache speeds up the process as it happens the first time.

 

 31.

How does screen resolutions affect the display of a web page.

a. The screen resolution could be brighter or darker than the actual content.

b. There could be material that is off the screen and then people have to scroll to see all the content.

c. The material could be too much for the monitor and then would have to be brought up on another page.

d. The resolution does not matter to the screen.

 

 

32.

What are the benefits of viewing source code on the web?

a. By viewing in source code you can learn different techniques for making pages.

b. By viewing in source code you can use only certain types of browsers.

c. By viewing in source code you can view in intranet only.

d. By viewing in source code you can view in all browsers and they will always work.

33.

Describe the benefit of a hypertext table of contents.

a. Makes it easier to navigate throughout the site.

b. Shows what's on the site directory. 

c. Does not change the navigation. 

d. Helps users understand the content of the site by having it labeled in a table.  

34.

List one of the benefits of diagramming your site before you start coding ?

a. Less time consuming to do the layout.  

b. Better layout.

c. Bigger layout.

d. Have a more clear idea of the navigation and layout.

35.

Which computer operating system is case-sensitive?

a. UNIX

b. HTML  

c. MS Windows

d. Mac OS 3.1

36.

What is the primary goal of a web site?

a. To convey information. 

b. To share information between scientists and universities. 

c. For business to have a presence on the web.

d. To communicate information between users.

37.

How does a browser determine that a file is written in HTML?

a. Because the prefix identifies it.

b. There is a small code word at the end of the file that indicates the type. 

c. The browser assumes the file is hypertext.

d. HTML is the first word in the file.

38.

Which of the following is one of the two ways to break up lengthy HTML pages?

a. Section them off  

b. Get more active white space

c. Center them

d. Get more space

39.

What is the most important thing in determining the success of a web site?

a. How many hits the site receives.

b. Your information design, presentation and organization of the site.

c. Clear presentation and easy access to information.

d. How the critics rate it.

40.

How does a grid layout enhance Web design?

a. Organizes the page into columns.

b. Helps the reader to find the information much faster.

c. A conceptual layout device that organizes the page in to columns and rows.

d. Creates a better visual reference point for the viewer.

 

 

 

Matching

Group 1

 

 

 

 

Example A

Example B

Example C

Example D

Example E

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Group 2

 

 

 

 

Example A

Example B

Example C

Example D

Example E

 

Group 3

 

 

 

 

Example A

Example B

Example C

Example D

Example E

1.

Group 1- Which layout is the best example of the rule: dominant element? 

2.

Group 1- Which layout is the best example of the rule: keep the white out? 

3.

Group 1- Which layout is the best example of the rule: facing in? 

4.

Group 1- Which layout is the best example of the rule: contrast? 

5.

Group 1- Which layout is the worst example of the rule: contrast? 

  

6.

Group 2- Which layout is the best example of the rule: dominant element? 

7.

Group 2- Which layout is the best example of the rule: unity using repetition of elements? 

8.

Group 2- Which layout is the best example of the rule: facing in? 

9.

Group 2- Which layout is the best example of Unity using color? 

10.

Group 2- Which layout is the best example of contrast? 

  

11.

Group 3- Which layout is the best example of the rule: contrast directing the eye? 

12.

Group 3- Which layout is the best example of the rule: unity using repetition? 

13.

Group 3- Which layout is the best example of the rule: dominant element?

14.

Group 3- Which layout is the best example the rule: keep the white out? 

15.

Group 3- Which layout is the best example of symmetrical balance? 

16.

In group 1 example C, what are the most important unifying techniques?

a. the repetition of color, font and shapes

b. the alignment of the elements

c. using parts of the same photo in adjoining areas

d. none of the above

e. all of the above

17.

In group 2 example E, what elements direct the viewers eye?

a. the repetition of color and shape

b. the repetition of colored text

c. the image

d. none of the above

e. all of the above

18.

In group 3 example E, what is the prominent rule of design.

a. dominant element

b. alignment of the shapes

c. facing illustrative materials in

d. none of the above

e. all of the above

19.

In group 3 example D, which rule has been violated?

a. No rules, it's just ugly