Forms

Question 1

Why might the text area element be used instead of an input element of type text?

Answer 1

• a text area element allows for longer paragraphs of text, rather than just single lines

Question 2

What is the purpose of the fieldset element?

Answer 2

• a fieldset creates logical groupings of form elements to help the user navigate a form more easily

Question 3

What code sample will create a text input?

Answer 3

(input type=”text” name=”username”)

Question 4

Why might you want to use a select element instead of a group of radio buttons, even though they serve the same function?

Answer 4

• a select element makes it easier to display lots of options without overwhelming the page

Question 5

What is the purpose of the legend element?

Answer 5

• the legend element applies some text to the top of a fieldset

Question 6

What element allows for the creation of groups of options in a select menu?

Answer 6

(optgroup)

Question 7

What code sample is a properly labeled input element?

Answer 7

(label for=”username”)Username:(/label)(br)

input type=”text” name=”username” id=”username”

Question 8

What code sample will create a submit button?

Answer 8

(input type=”submit” name=”Submit”)