WordPress Technology & Digital Applications 5

Question 1

Which WordPress setting must be configured correctly to enable media file uploads in the admin dashboard?

Accepted Answer

The uploads directory inside wp-content must be writable by the web server

Answer

WordPress needs write permission on wp-content/uploads to store uploaded images and files; incorrect permissions produce upload errors.

Question 2

What is the purpose of transients in WordPress?

Accepted Answer

To temporarily cache data in the database with an optional expiration time

Answer

Transients API stores temporary cached data in the database (or object cache) with a TTL, reducing expensive repeated API calls or queries.

Question 3

In WordPress multisite, what is a 'Super Admin'?

Accepted Answer

An administrator with full control over all sites in the network

Answer

Super Admins in WordPress Multisite have network-wide privileges, including managing all sites, themes, plugins, and users across the entire network.

Question 4

Which WordPress function should be used instead of PHP's mail() to send email?

Accepted Answer

wp_mail()

Answer

wp_mail() is WordPress's built-in email function that hooks into phpmailer, allowing plugins like WP Mail SMTP to override the delivery method.

Question 5

What is the WordPress Loop and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

A PHP code structure that iterates through posts and displays their content

Answer

The Loop is WordPress's core PHP mechanism that queries and iterates over posts, executing template tags to output each post's content.

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