WordPress Technology & Digital Applications 4

Question 1

Which WordPress function outputs the title of the current post or page and is commonly used inside The Loop?

Accepted Answer

the_title()

Answer

the_title() echoes the current post's title directly, while get_the_title() returns it without outputting.

Question 2

What is the role of the .htaccess file in a WordPress installation on Apache servers?

Accepted Answer

It handles URL rewriting to enable pretty permalinks

Answer

The .htaccess file contains Apache rewrite rules that allow WordPress to convert database-driven URLs into human-readable permalinks.

Question 3

Which WordPress action hook is commonly used to run code during plugin activation?

Accepted Answer

register_activation_hook()

Answer

register_activation_hook() lets developers run setup code—like creating database tables—when a plugin is activated for the first time.

Question 4

In WordPress, which template file is used as a fallback for all content types when no more-specific template exists?

Accepted Answer

index.php

Answer

index.php is the ultimate fallback in the WordPress template hierarchy; every theme must include it.

Question 5

What is the primary advantage of using a child theme in WordPress?

Accepted Answer

Customizations in a child theme survive parent theme updates

Answer

A child theme inherits the parent's styles and functionality while letting you override specific files, so your changes aren't overwritten when the parent theme updates.

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WordPress Technology & Digital Applications 4