CTCH 1270 Quiz

White space refers to the empty screen area around blocks of text and images, which is used to improve readability and visual appeal.

Providing alternative text for images ensures accessibility for users who may not be able to see the images, and placing text links at the bottom of the page provides a fallback navigation option in case the images cannot be displayed or accessed.

In design, applying the principle of contrast helps create visual interest by highlighting differences and drawing attention to specific elements.

The Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) is a part of the World Wide Web Consortium(W3C) and is specifically focused on creating guidelines and standards for ensuring web content is accessible to people with disabilities. The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is primarily focused on developing and promoting Internet standards, while the Internet Society is a global organization dedicated to the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet.

Screen resolution refers to the number of pixels that can be displayed on the screen. Among the options provided, 1024 by 768 is the most commonly used resolution for devices. While 1920 by 1080 is a popular resolution for high-definition displays, it is not as commonly used as 1024 by 768. Similarly, 1366 by 768 is popular for laptops but not as common overall. 1280 by 800 is another popular resolution, but still not as widely used as 1024 by 768.

Placing white space around graphics and headings helps create visual hierarchy and allows important elements on a page to stand out. It provides breathing room and prevents elements from feeling cluttered or overwhelming to the viewer.

The correct answer emphasizes the importance of using animation as a tool to enhance the user experience on a website, rather than simply for the sake of having animation present.

The main site navigation or a section offering navigation choices should contain visually grouped sections of hyperlinks to provide a clear and organized way for users to navigate through the website.

Solid or fixed design refers to a website design where the width of the layout is set and does not change regardless of the screen size. Ice design is a playful term used to describe this fixed design approach.

The four principles of WCAG 2.0 are perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. These principles ensure that web content is accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities.

The correct answer is 'use frames whenever possible' because frames are considered outdated and cause usability and accessibility issues. Overloading webpages with excessive content, ignoring responsive design principles, and neglecting usability testing are all poor practices that should be avoided in web design.

Proximity is the design principle where related items are placed close together to show they are connected. Contrast emphasizes differences, alignment ensures elements are positioned in a visually appealing way, and repetition creates consistency.

Hierarchical organization of a website involves arranging content in a tree-like structure with main categories branching into subcategories. This allows for easy navigation and helps users find information quickly and efficiently.

When creating text hyperlinks, using a key phrase as the hyperlink helps users to quickly understand where the link will take them, improving the overall user experience.