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CIW Web Design Specialist Flashcards

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  1. Which CSS property is used to control the transparency of an element?

    Answer: opacity

    The `opacity` property sets the transparency level of an element, where 0 is fully transparent and 1 is fully opaque.

  2. What does the HTML `` element semantically represent?

    Answer: Self-contained content such as an image, diagram, or code snippet

    The `` element wraps self-contained content — like images or diagrams — that is referenced from the main content.

  3. In typography for the web, what does 'leading' refer to?

    Answer: The vertical spacing between lines of text

    Leading (mapped to the CSS `line-height` property) controls the vertical distance between lines of text.

  4. Which HTML attribute specifies that a form field must be filled out before submitting the form?

    Answer: required

    The `required` attribute on an input element triggers built-in browser validation, preventing form submission if the field is empty.

  5. What is the primary function of a Content Management System (CMS) in web design?

    Answer: Allow non-technical users to create and manage website content without coding

    A CMS provides a user-friendly interface for creating, editing, and publishing content without requiring direct code editing.

  6. Which CSS Grid property defines the number and size of columns in a grid container?

    Answer: grid-template-columns

    The `grid-template-columns` property specifies the column track sizes and the number of columns in a CSS Grid layout.

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