Very Short Question and Answers - Introduction to HTML

Q 1.

What does HTML stand for?

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HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language.

Q 2.

Is HTML a programming language?

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No, HTML is not a programming language; it is a markup language.

Q 3.

Who invented HTML and in which year?

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HTML was invented by Tim Berners-Lee in 1991.

Q 4.

What is the main purpose of HTML?

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HTML is used to create web pages and tell the browser what to display on the screen.

Q 5.

What are HTML tags used for?

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HTML tags are used to 'mark up' or define different parts of the web page content.

Q 6.

Give an example of a basic HTML tag and its function.

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The <p> tag is used to define a paragraph. For example: <p>Hello, World!</p> displays a paragraph.

Q 7.

What was the first official standard version of HTML called and when was it released?

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HTML 2.0 was the first official standard, released in 1995.

Q 8.

What new features did HTML 3.2 introduce?

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HTML 3.2 introduced support for tables, applets, and images.

Q 9.

Which HTML version introduced stylesheets (CSS)?

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HTML 4.01 introduced stylesheets (CSS).

Q 10.

What is XHTML?

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XHTML is a stricter version of HTML introduced in the 2000s.

Q 11.

What is the latest major version of HTML and when was it released?

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The latest major version is HTML5, released in 2014.

Q 12.

Name a new feature HTML5 introduced.

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HTML5 introduced features like audio, video, canvas, and offline storage.

Q 13.

What does HTML do with text content?

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HTML displays text as headings, paragraphs, lists, and quotes.

Q 14.

Which tag is used in HTML to create a link to another web page?

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The <a> tag is used to create links to other web pages.

Q 15.

How can HTML organize data in rows and columns?

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HTML uses tables to organize data in rows and columns.

Q 16.

What is the role of forms in HTML?

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Forms in HTML collect user input, such as in login forms or search boxes.

Q 17.

Name two semantic tags introduced in HTML.

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Two examples of semantic tags are <header> and <footer>.

Q 18.

Can HTML add styles and interactivity on its own?

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No, HTML provides structure; styles are added by CSS and interactivity by JavaScript.

Q 19.

What does CSS stand for and what is its role?

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CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets; it adds design and style to HTML pages.

Q 20.

Summarize the main roles of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in web development.

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HTML provides the structure, CSS adds the look, and JavaScript adds behavior and interactivity.

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