HTML and CSS Practice Exam

The HTML and CSS Fundamentals exam provide participants with essential knowledge and practical skills in web development using HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). This exam serves as the foundation for creating visually appealing and functional websites by mastering the fundamental markup and styling languages of the web. Participants will learn how to structure web documents using HTML to define content elements, such as headings, paragraphs, lists, and links, and apply styles to these elements using CSS to achieve layout, typography, color, and other visual effects. Through hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and practical projects, participants will gain proficiency in HTML and CSS, empowering them to create responsive and well-designed web pages.

Skills Required

• Basic understanding of computer and internet usage.
• Familiarity with text editors or code editors for writing HTML and CSS code.
• Attention to detail for writing clean and well-structured code.
• Creativity and design sensibility for styling web pages effectively.
• Problem-solving skills for troubleshooting and debugging HTML and CSS code.

Who should take the exam?

• Beginners interested in learning web development from scratch.
• Aspiring web developers seeking to build a strong foundation in HTML and CSS.
• Designers looking to enhance their skills by understanding the front-end development process.
• Entrepreneurs and small business owners aiming to create their own websites.
• Anyone interested in gaining practical skills in HTML and CSS for personal or professional projects.

Course Outline

The HTML and CSS exam covers the following topics :-

Module 1: Introduction to Web Development

• Overview of web development and the role of HTML and CSS.
• Understanding the structure of a web page and the client-server architecture.
• Setting up a development environment with code editors and web browsers.

Module 2: Getting Started with HTML

• Introduction to HTML syntax, elements, and attributes.
• Creating and organizing content elements, including headings, paragraphs, lists, and links.
• Understanding HTML semantics and best practices for writing accessible and SEO-friendly code.

Module 3: Working with Text and Multimedia

• Formatting text and applying typography styles using HTML tags and CSS properties.
• Embedding images, audio, video, and other multimedia content into web pages.
• Implementing responsive design techniques for optimizing multimedia content across devices.

Module 4: Creating Links and Navigation

• Creating hyperlinks to navigate between web pages and external resources.
• Implementing navigation menus, breadcrumbs, and anchor links for enhanced user experience.
• Styling links and navigation elements using CSS for visual consistency and branding.

Module 5: Structuring Content with HTML5

• Understanding the new features and elements introduced in HTML5.
• Using semantic elements, such as <header>, <footer>, <nav>, <section>, and <article>, to structure web content.
• Implementing HTML5 form elements and attributes for collecting user input and data validation.

Module 6: Introduction to CSS

• Introduction to CSS syntax, selectors, properties, and values.
• Creating and linking external CSS stylesheets to HTML documents.
• Applying CSS styles to HTML elements for layout, typography, color, and other visual effects.

Module 7: Styling Text and Fonts

• Styling text content using CSS properties, such as font-family, font-size, font-weight, and text-decoration.
• Implementing web fonts, Google Fonts, and custom font stacks for typography enhancement.
• Applying text effects, such as text shadows, text alignment, and text transformation, using CSS.

Module 8: Box Model and Layouts

• Understanding the CSS box model and its components, including content, padding, border, and margin.
• Implementing box model properties, such as width, height, padding, border, and margin, for layout design.
• Creating responsive layouts using CSS techniques, such as floats, flexbox, and grid, for adaptive design across devices.

Module 9: Styling Links, Lists, and Tables

• Styling hyperlinks and navigation menus using CSS for visual enhancement and interactivity.
• Applying styles to lists, including unordered lists (ul), ordered lists (ol), and definition lists (dl), for custom formatting.
• Styling HTML tables, including table layout, borders, spacing, and alignment, using CSS properties.

Module 10: Responsive Web Design and Media Queries

• Understanding the principles of responsive web design (RWD) and mobile-first approach.
• Implementing media queries in CSS for creating responsive layouts and adapting to different screen sizes and devices.
• Testing and debugging responsive web pages across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices for optimal user experience.

Module 11: CSS Frameworks and Libraries

• Introduction to CSS frameworks, such as Bootstrap and Foundation, for rapid prototyping and front-end development.
• Using pre-built components, grids, and utility classes from CSS frameworks to streamline development workflow.
• Customizing and extending CSS frameworks to match design requirements and branding guidelines.

Module 12: Introduction to CSS Preprocessors

• Understanding the concept of CSS preprocessors, such as Sass and Less, and their benefits for front-end development.
• Setting up a Sass environment and compiling Sass code into CSS using build tools.
• Using Sass features, such as variables, mixins, nesting, and inheritance, to enhance CSS productivity and maintainability.

Module 13: Introduction to Version Control with Git

• Introduction to version control systems (VCS) and the Git workflow.
• Setting up a Git repository, staging changes, committing revisions, and pushing changes to remote repositories.
• Collaborating with others using Git branches, pull requests, and code reviews for team development.

Module 14: Project: Building a Responsive Website

• Applying HTML and CSS skills to build a responsive website from scratch.
• Creating a multi-page website with navigation menus, content sections, forms, and multimedia elements.
• Implementing responsive design techniques and media queries to ensure compatibility across devices.

Module 15: Project: Portfolio Showcase

• Showcasing the skills and projects developed throughout the course in a personal portfolio website.
• Designing and styling a professional portfolio layout to showcase projects, skills, and achievements.
• Deploying the portfolio website to a web hosting service and promoting it to potential employers or clients.