WordPress WordPress Theme Development & Customization 2

Question 1

Which function allows a WordPress theme to add support for featured images?

Accepted Answer

add_theme_support('post-thumbnails')

Answer

add_theme_support('post-thumbnails') enables the featured image metabox and functions in the theme.

Question 2

What is a child theme in WordPress used for?

Accepted Answer

Customizing a parent theme without modifying its core files

Answer

A child theme inherits the parent theme's functionality while allowing safe customizations that survive parent theme updates.

Question 3

Which file is required in every WordPress child theme?

Accepted Answer

style.css

Answer

A child theme must have a style.css file with a 'Template' header pointing to the parent theme.

Question 4

What WordPress function outputs the URL of the current theme directory?

Accepted Answer

get_template_directory_uri()

Answer

get_template_directory_uri() returns the URL to the active theme's directory, useful for referencing assets.

Question 5

In WordPress theme development, what is the purpose of the functions.php file?

Accepted Answer

To add custom functionality and hooks to the theme

Answer

functions.php acts as a plugin for the theme, allowing you to add features, register sidebars, enqueue assets, and hook into WordPress.

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