Practice Test: CIW 1D0-520

CIW 1D0-520
CIW 1D0-520 CIW v5 Site Designer

Practice Test
Version 1.0
CIW 1D0-520: Practice Exam
QUESTION NO: 1
Which of the following is true with regard to creating an XML application?
A. XML must always be embedded with XHTML, not HTML.

B. The tags can use uppercase and lowercase characters.
C. The application must always be run from a Web server.
D. The application must be able to determine page structure if it is used on a Web page.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 2
Consider the following XML code:
<?xml version="1.0"?>
<Letter>
<date>January 28, 2006</date>
<Address>
<to>
<name>Mr. Harold Gray</name>
<title>President</title>
<company>Gray Industries</company>
</To>
236 Washington Boulevard, Suite 480
Grover, CA 90000
</Address>
The preceding code will not work properly. Which of the following describes the reason for this?
A. The Date field is not specified correctly.

B. XML tags cannot use uppercase letters.
C. The code was created by a proprietary application.
D. A tag has been inconsistently formatted.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 3
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Denny is designing a Web site for his school's sporting events. This Web site will list event results for
the school. When site visitors click a hyperlink for a specific event, a new page containing
information about the sporting event will appear, including the teams involved, the location of the
event, scores, key plays and specific accomplishments by contestants. Which of the following
should Denny do to build this site?
A. Create static pages for each event.

B. Use one page and modify it after each event.
C. Copy and paste Web pages from other schools' sites.
D. Use database integration.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 4
In which of the following formats do graphic files support 24 bits of color information and work well with
photographs?
A. GIF
B. JPEG
C. SVG
D. BMP
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 5
You are responsible for administering a Web site for a college program designed to get students to
express their perspectives on topical issues. Your supervisor has been asked to ensure that all
Web sites for the college are Conformance Level "Triple-A," according to Web Accessibility
Initiative (WAI) standards. Which of the following will have to be eliminated from your site?
A. All XHTML tables within the site

B. All HTML content written to 4.01 specifications
C. All audio content without a text-based alternative
D. All visual content without an accessible audio alternative
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 6
Applying masks in Flash allows for the creation of depth on the Web page. Which of the following is
true when creating vector masks?
A. A mask layer contains a filled shape that blocks off objects on at least one other layer.
B. You create masks on motion guide layers and normal layers in Flash.
C. You can link no more than one layer to a single mask layer.
D. Creating a mask requires an understanding of action scripting.
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 7
Which of the following is directly exploited by a brute-force attack?
A. The log file mechanisms that exist on the Web server

B. The Web server's available bandwidth
C. The TCP/IP software installed on the Web server
D. The Web server's authentication mechanisms
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 8
Which of the following is an acceptable way to insert a background image using a style sheet?
A. <img src=background.jpg>
B. background-image: url(background.tiff);
C. background-image: url(background.jpg);
D. background-position: background.jpg bottom right;
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 9
Certain Web sites are known to be successful. What do these successful Web sites have in
common?
A. They focus on fulfilling unmet needs of Web site consumers.

B. They have published a well-documented mind map of their Web site.
C. They have created a unique metaphor.
D. They all sell books and clothing.
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 10
Server and operating system vendors regularly update their software by offering security patches when
new vulnerabilities are discovered. To keep your Web site and server safe, you should apply security
patches:
A. after they have been standardized by the ISO.

B. after your system has been compromised.
C. as soon as they are released and proven stable.
D. during your next scheduled monthly maintenance session.
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 11
You want to provide your visitors with Web pages that look good and perform well on many
browsers and platforms. Accessibility and conformance to W3C standards are critical. Using a
WYSIWYG editor, what would be the most appropriate positioning method and font choice for
page elements on the site template?
A. Table layout and absolute font sizes

B. CSS positioning and absolute font sizes
C. Table layout and relative font sizes
D. CSS positioning and relative font sizes
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 12
You are working for a financial services company. The company has a Web site that allows its
customers to review their statements online. Your Web site uses the Document Object Model
(DOM), ActiveX, JavaScript and Java. Which of these technologies is most likely to cause
customers problems with their browsers when they try to access information?
A. Java
B. ActiveX
C. Document Object Model (DOM)
D. JavaScript
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 13
Bi-directional text is a function of CSS2. What is the importance of this function?
A. CSS2 determines the display of paged media.

B. Some languages, such as Arabic, can cause documents to render with mixed directionality.
C. The need for the browser proprietary <layer> tag is eliminated.
D. A Z-axis allows elements to be stacked on a page and displayed in either direction.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 14
Which of the following is a standard use of cookies?
A. Capturing keystrokes
B. Storing password information
C. Scanning hard disk drives
D. Recording financial information
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 15
Where do SVG files render?
A. In the XML markup

B. On the client side
C. In the Flash plug-in
D. On the server side
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 16
Consider the following code:
<film>
<year>1942</year>
<title>Casablanca</title>
<director>Michael Curtiz</director>
</film>
What kind of code is shown in the preceding example?
A. activescript
B. XML
C. HTML
D. VBScript
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 17
You have been asked to create a page that retrieves information from a database. Which of the
following is the first step in obtaining information from a database from a Web page?
A. Conduct a database query.

B. Create a connection to the database.
C. Create a recordset to hold the query results.
D. Put the results in a recordset to ensure that the database returns data properly.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 18
You are creating a Web site for a customer. You will use an external linked style sheet for
controlling the style of elements and giving a consistent look and feel to the site. Which of the
following best describes this external style sheet?
A. A text file that uses the .css file name extension and contains style definitions and HTML
formatting tags
B. A text file that uses the .htm file name extension and contains only style definitions
C. A text file that uses the .htm file name extension and contains style definitions and HTML
formatting tags
D. A text file that uses the .css file name extension and contains only style definitions
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 19
Egon is a member of a site development team hired by a skydiving center to establish a Web
presence. Of the following specifications, which would best indicate the accessibility, interactivity and
search features that Egon recommends?
A. Architecture specification
B. Content specification
C. Functionality specification
D. Design specification
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 20
Your new customer, Chattawa, is the education coordinator for Bluelake County Schools. He has
asked you to design a Web site to teach school personnel in aboriginal issues. He presents you
with a report about current concerns that aboriginal children's learning styles are not being
addressed in the school system. He suggests that you reproduce the report online and add
aboriginal art in the margins. Whose perspective should you take as you design the site?
A. Your perspective
B. The school administration's perspective
C. The education coordinator's perspective
D. The site user's perspective
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 21
What is the process for following every link on your site to ensure that it goes to the correct
location?
A. Site optimization
B. Manual link optimization
C. Site validation
D. Manual link checking
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 22
You are a member of a Web development team exploring design issues. Which of the following
items should you consider first when designing a new site?
A. Navigational elements
B. Site map
C. Page layout and structure
D. Information organization
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 23
Which of the following is one of the advantages that SWF (Flash) files bring to Web-based
environments?
A. SWF files use layers, so animation is linear and parallel.

B. SWF files use vector images, so files can be easily modified.
C. SWF files can stream images, so files can be uploaded quickly.
D. SWF files are compressed, so files download quickly.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 24
Which of the following is used in Secure XML to verify the origin of a message?
A. Symmetric-key encryption
B. Triple DES
C. A digital signature
D. An open encryption standard known as Gnu Privacy Guard
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 25
Gordon has been asked to create a focus group to aid in finishing the production of a Web site for
the company World Stocks, Bonds and Currency Inc. What should this process definitely include?
A. Choosing at least five individuals who represent the target audience demographic, and then
using testers with varying degrees of computer experience to
review the site
B. Using the bottom-up approach to site development by asking the corporate customers for the type
of functionality they expect from the site, and then
designing the look and feel of the site around those functions
C. Asking the corporate customers for their favorite colors, and then incorporating those colors into a
style guide
D. Creating a set of real-world activities that the company wants to provide to its customers, and then
assigning those activities as tasks to accomplish, with
step-by-step directions for completing them
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 26
You are using a style sheet. Which of the following examples of code are best suited for
crossplatform design?
A. font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

B. font-family: bold, italics;
C. font-family=monotype, courier
D. font-family: Impact, Verdana, Geneva;
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 27
Manuel has been hired by XYZ Corporation to develop a Web site that will display information about
the company's products and in-stock quantities to potential customers. The company
currently has more than 1,000 products in its catalog. Which approach is best for providing Web site
customers with the necessary information?
A. Provide a link to a PDF catalog of the company's products that customers can download.
B. Develop static XHTML pages that display the product information to the customers.
C. Create a server-side application that queries product data from the company's database and
displays it on a Web page.
D. Create an XML file of product information and display it using XSLT on one of the site pages.
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 28
Your team is creating a Web site for a small non-profit organization. Which of the following will help
all users, including those with vision disabilities?
A. Using absolute font sizes
B. Using relative font sizes
C. Using a patterned background
D. Using Flash animation
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 29
During a project meeting, Anna is explaining the requirements for a development server. Which of
the following items should be identical between the development server and the production
server?
A. The operating system configuration

B. The motherboard chip set
C. The amount of unused space on the hard disk drive
D. The manufacturer of the hard disk drive
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 30
Curtis is creating a new Web site for his company. Which of the following should drive all other
development concerns for the company's site?
A. The site should expand the vision of the company into new areas.
B. The site should replicate the company's product brochure.
C. The site should support the vision of the company.
D. The site should support one aspect of the company's goals.
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 31
The primary purpose of a plug-in is to:
A. test the user's browser and upgrade, if needed, to a browser version that supports multimedia
formats.
B. identify the version of the user's operating system to determine which multimedia formats are
supported.
C. take the form of a new user interface to process multimedia files through an encoding
application.
D. extend the functionality of the user's browser by providing seamless integration of multimedia
formats.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 32
You have been asked to insert an image named kayak.jpg in a Web page. Which of the following code
examples will validate as XHTML 1.0 Transitional?
A. <img src=kayak.jpg desc=kayak />

B. <img src=kayak.jpg alt=kayak />
C. <img src=kayak.jpg alt=kayak></img>
D. <img ref=kayak.jpg desc=kayak></img>
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 33
<a href="http://www.ciwcertified.com">
<img src="ciw-logo.gif" width="231" height="84" border="0"/>
</a>
The preceding code seems to render properly in multiple Web browsers. However, it will not
validate to W3C standards. Which of the following must be added?
A. An embedded style sheet

B. A closing </img> tag
C. A linked style sheet
D. The alt attribute
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 34
You have decided that using a pop-up window is appropriate in a particular situation. Which of the
following can you use to ensure that the window is displayed in the proper location?
A. XHTML and pseudo-code
B. JavaScript and pseudo-code
C. JavaScript and the Document Object Model (DOM)
D. CSS and XHTML
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 35
Kellee wants to determine which areas of her company's Web site attract visitors, and the
frequency with which those areas are visited. Which of the following is the best way for her to
determine these facts?
A. Monitor network traffic during peak hours.

B. Call users and ask them which sections of the site they visit often.
C. Analyze the Web site server logs to measure page access.
D. Place a hit counter on each page of the Web site.
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 36
Marcus is designing a site and wants to use a ready-made template from a Web development
application. One consequence of using predesigned templates is that:
A. they contain business logic that cannot be modified.

B. they are unlikely to fulfill all design specifications.
C. they infringe on copyrights.
D. they interfere with the design process.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 37
HTML was originally created to:
A. include images in documents.

B. define the structure of text documents.
C. add color and contrast for variety.
D. describe the content of the page.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 38
Kristi is developing a Web site for Roscoe Carnival Supplies. Roscoe's CEO has provided several
JPG images that he wants to include on the home page of the site. As Kristi begins to design the
page, she realizes that she cannot achieve the tight design she wants because many of the
images have excess white space around them. What should Kristi do to solve the problem?
A. Delete the layer with the most white space from the JPG file.
B. Modify the image's resolution to reduce unneeded white space.
C. Modify the image's height and/or width dimensions.
D. Crop the image to reduce excess white space.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 39
It is often suggested that a Web design team hire a professional editor. What advantage does the
contribution of the editor bring to the site design process?
A. The editor ensures that the site is consistent in tone and content.
B. The editor is responsible for the accuracy of the information.
C. The editor brings cultural perspectives to the process.
D. The editor sets the tone, making style guides unnecessary.
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 40
In order to create two simultaneous moving objects, you would need at least:
A. two layers, one timeline and two keyframes.

B. one layer, one timeline and four keyframes.
C. one layer, two timelines and two keyframes.
D. two layers, one timeline and four keyframes.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 41
You have been asked to transfer print copy to a Web page. Which of the following is a commonly
accepted rule concerning white space in this situation?
A. A Web page should contain approximately 50 percent less text than a printed page containing the
same information.
B. A Web page should contain approximately 20 percent less text than a printed page containing the
same information.
C. A Web page should contain less than 10 percent white space at any time.
D. A Web page should contain more than 10 percent white space, but no more than 20 percent.
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 42
You have created an animation using a commercial software package. You decide that you want the
animation sequence to play faster without frame loss. The frame delay rate is set to 30 (30/100 second).
In order to increase the speed of the sequence, you should:
A. insert additional frames in the animation.

B. decrease the number of frames in the animation.
C. increase the rate to more than 30.
D. decrease the rate to less than 30.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 43
You are designing a Web site for a customer who wants to incorporate multimedia on the site. In
terms of site design, what must you consider before you begin?
A. You must not implement multimedia that requires a plug-in because you do not know whether
plug-ins will work in multiple browser types and versions.
B. You must consider the cost you will need to charge site visitors for downloading and installing the
necessary plug-ins to view the site's multimedia.
C. You must decide which format is proprietary to a specific plug-in so that visitors will not be able to
easily copy your work to another site.
D. You must determine which file format is widely used so that site visitors will be easily able to find
and install the necessary plug-ins.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 44
Tom is making changes to his company's Web site. Because he likes the way the markup is
styled, he copies the following into another section of the page:
<div id="subsection"> This section is under construction</div>
Why does the home page not validate properly?
A. Element attributes must be declared in the style sheet.

B. The <div> tag was not closed properly.
C. A <div> tag can be used only once in each document's markup.
D. An ID attribute can be applied to only one element in a document.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 45
The JavaScript open() method that is used to create a pop-up/pop-under window belongs to what
DOM object?
A. Document
B. Body
C. Client
D. Window
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 46
What is the primary purpose of navigational elements within a Web site?
A. To make it easy for users to reach the home page

B. To enable user movement throughout the site
C. To organize a list of hyperlinks
D. To make it easy for users to visit other sites
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 47
Which of the following is an example of structural markup?
A. <title>Summary</title>
B. <font size=6 />Summary
C. <b />Summary
D. <center>Summary</center>
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 48
How many fonts are commonly used in Web page design?
A. Two
B. Eight
C. Six
D. Four
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 49
Brent wants to use the same image on each page of his site, but wants to have a different color in a
part of that image from one page to the next. Using an image software editor, he decides to
create a master layered image with the changes on their own layer. Which file format would allow Brent
to accomplish this task?
A. JPG
B. BMP
C. PNG
D. GIF
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 50
Which of the following is the minimal requirement for an XML document?
A. It must be embedded within HTML code.

B. It must be embedded within XHTML code.
C. It must be delimited.
D. It must be well-formed.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 51
Why is it important to evaluate your choice of layout elements available to use on your Web site?
A. To increase the amount of content that can fit on pages

B. To impress users with graphics on every page
C. To implement the latest technologies and outsell the competitors
D. To help focus the development process
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 52
Which of the following Web site characteristics demonstrates the ability to present information
dynamically from a knowledge base?
A. Static layout
B. Interactivity
C. Database integration
D. Dynamic HTML
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 53
When you publish a Flash file, Flash generates the HTML code for inserting an object in a Web
page. Which of the following code fragments indicates the correct attributes that identify a SWF file
within the <object> tag?
A. <param type=movie src="myFlashMovie.swf">

B. <param name=movie data="myFlashMovie.swf">
C. <param value=movie name="myFlashMovie.swf">
D. <param name=movie value="myFlashMovie.swf">
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 54
Consuela is updating her company's Web site. She wants to add an image that is 1,414 pixels by 724
pixels. Her site audience generally uses a monitor resolution of 1024x768. Using Fireworks, how can
she adjust the image to fit the users' monitors?
A. Resample the image to increase the resolution.

B. Resample the image to adjust the print size.
C. Resample the image to decrease the color depth.
D. Resample the image to decrease the pixel dimensions.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 55
Ben has decided to use a MySQL database on a Linux system to store data for his business-to-
business (B2B) Web site. Which language can he use to request the data?
A. VRML
B. CSS
C. XHTML
D. PHP
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 56
Which of the following technologies can be used to create rollover images without the use of
special plug-ins?
A. SVG
B. Flash
C. CSS
D. XHTML
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 57
Which of the following languages is used to update a table in a relational database?
A. C#
B. SQL
C. Java
D. PHP
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 58
You have created a style sheet and applied it to every Web page on your site. After reviewing the
updated pages, you notice that not all of the styles implemented by the style sheet were applied to
some of the pages. Which of the following is the most plausible reason for this?
A. Linked styles will be overridden by embedded or inline styles on the page.

B. Certain styles cannot be rendered the same on all pages.
C. One style sheet cannot be applied to multiple pages.
D. Your site uses multiple linked style sheets, which are conflicting with one another.
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 59
Which of the following is the common name for the practice hackers use to trick people into
revealing sensitive information?
A. Identity exploitation
B. Information probing
C. Intellectual deception
D. Social engineering
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 60
Homer has been asked to create a monthly advertising message and send it by bulk e-mail to all
e-mail addresses collected from customers who have purchased products from the company. What
should Homer include in the bulk e-mail message to ensure customer privacy?
A. The customer's e-mail address in the body of the message

B. A section in which recipients can provide feedback about the company
C. An opt-out option for recipients to stop receiving future advertising messages from the company
D. An opt-in option to receive additional similar messages from related companies
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 61
Suandi is documenting the technology choices of his Web development team. In the document, he
explains his reasons for using JavaScript as a development language on the client side because:
A. it is the scripting version of the popular Java programming language.

B. it is best suited for open-source browsers.
C. it is compatible with the widest variety of Web browsers.
D. it was specifically developed for use with the Internet Explorer Web browser.
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 62
The best use of an XHTML table is to:
A. occupy the entire space of a Web page.

B. create complex layouts.
C. generate fluid design using percentages.
D. display tabular data.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 63
David has designed a home page for an e-commerce Web site. At the left side of the page is a
large block of text with product names and prices. The right side features a detailed 100-pixel-by-
200-pixel photo of a sample product. David decides that his page appears to be balanced. How did the
two elements balance each other?
A. By size
B. By shape
C. By value
D. By color
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 64
Some of your site's users have called to complain that they do not understand the policy for
shipping charges. Initially, the Web team created a pop-up window that appears at the point of
purchase, designed to explain the shipping charge policy. Why did some of these users fail to get this
message?
A. Because newer browsers have automatic pop-up blockers

B. Because firewalls blocked the server-side scripts that create pop-ups
C. Because antivirus software blocked the pop-ups
D. Because firewalls blocked the client-side scripts that create pop-ups
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 65
User feedback can be evaluated in many ways. Which of the following methods is more
quantitative than direct user feedback, and will provide indirect feedback from the majority of users who
do not respond?
A. Site server logs

B. Online e-mail links
C. User surveys
D. Opt-in bulk mail services
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 66
Which of the following formats uses Extensible Markup Language (XML) to describe certain
shapes and is best for working with two-dimensional line art and shapes?
A. SWF
B. SVG
C. PNG
D. JPEG
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 67
Ben has reviewed surveys from a selected pool of potential site visitors. What should he do first with
this valuable information?
A. Design navigation schemes to direct visitors to promotional pages.
B. Populate a database with information about prospective customers for a targeted e-mail
campaign.
C. Create a set of user behavior scenarios to use in a "bottom-up" approach to site design.
D. Establish a page layout template that enables visitors to easily scan for content that interests
them.
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 68
The best way to thwart a dictionary attack is by enforcing a:
A. strong password policy.

B. restricted access policy.
C. firewall configuration policy.
D. proxy server policy.
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 69
Which of the following strategies is best for implementing bulk e-mailing to customers?
A. Generate a list of e-mail addresses from a directory listing of people who work in the same field as
your company.
B. Buy an e-mail list from a vendor that sells a similar product.
C. Give customers the option to receive or to stop receiving bulk e-mail.
D. Send e-mail messages to all customer e-mail addresses collected at the time of purchase.
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 70
Image slicing involves:
A. creating an animated GIF file from a single large image file to decrease perceived download
time.
B. selecting rectangular sections of a larger graphic to be divided into smaller images during
export.
C. merging several small image files into a single large image file to simplify placement on the Web
page.
D. selecting sections of a single image and saving them as separate JPG files in a specially
created folder.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 71
Susan is creating some additional images for her customer's Web site. One image will be used
repeatedly on site pages. However, in order to support the site's topic-specific color scheme, she wants
one shape in the image's background to be a different color on each page. What is the best way for
Susan to accomplish this task?
A. Create the image using frames for its different components.

B. Create the image using layers for its different components.
C. Create the image using series for its different components.
D. Create the image using pages for its different components.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 72
You are designing a medical research site. The content will include medical terminology. When is it
acceptable to use industry jargon?
A. When the Web designer understands the jargon

B. When a casual tone is appropriate
C. When the audience will understand the terms
D. When you want to demonstrate the superiority of your site
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 73
Brent is creating a client-side script to preload images used in rollovers on his Web site. In order for
the images to be preloaded into the browser cache, which JavaScript object should Brent instantiate
and point to the location of the needed image?
A. RollOver
B. Img
C. Image
D. HREF
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 74
You have been given a JPEG image to insert in a page. This image was taken using a high-
resolution camera. Which of the following is the primary concern in regard to your Web site's
users?
A. Image download time

B. Lossy compression issues
C. The pixelated appearance of JPEG images
D. JPEG image support of only 256 colors
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 75
XML tags must be written:
A. consistently in uppercase or lowercase letters.

B. in uppercase letters only.
C. in lowercase letters only.
D. in both uppercase and lowercase letters.
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 76
You are creating a Web site for a customer, which will have many pages. You want to implement a
single style sheet to control all the pages on the site. Which of the following would be the preferred
method for doing so?
A. Use an exported style sheet.

B. Use an embedded style sheet.
C. Use an internal style sheet.
D. Use an external style sheet.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 77
During a project meeting, Eric explains the need for a development server to host the company's new
Web site during development. Eric's IT co-workers want to know who will have access to the
development server. What should Eric tell them?
A. The development server will be accessible to the development team and to authorized
members of the organization.
B. The development server will be accessible to all members of the organization in order to obtain their
suggestions on the development of the Web site.
C. The development server will be accessible to all members of the organization as well as the
public.
D. The development server will be accessible to the public in order to collect public opinion on the
development of the Web site.
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 78
Which of the following is true of both SWF and SVG file formats?
A. Both are open industry standards.

B. Both describe two-dimensional vector graphics.
C. Both can be streamed.
D. Both are W3C Recommendations.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 79
Jason is attempting to gain unauthorized access to a corporate server by running a program that
enters passwords from a long list of possible passwords. This type of attack is known as a:
A. buffer overflow attack.

B. forced-entry attack.
C. denial-of-service attack.
D. brute-force attack.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 80
What must you consider when designing pages using the JavaScript open() method?
A. Server-side includes
B. Unsupported screen reader software
C. Browser plug-in issues
D. Pop-up blocker software
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 81
The structure of a Web site is similar to:
A. a table of contents.
B. an organizational chart.
C. a book.
D. a Gantt chart.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 82
Tomas wants to resize the same vector image on different pages of his Web site. Which Web
graphics format would be ideal for this?
A. SVG
B. JPEG
C. GIF 89a
D. GIF 87a
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 83
Jared is creating an interactive Web site that is expected to respond to heavy traffic. He needs to
request new hardware in order to build a staging server. What requirement of the staging server
should he be aware of when ordering the new hardware?
A. The staging server should have a different operating system from that of the production server for
flexibility during testing.
B. The staging server should have the same hardware and software configuration as the
production server.
C. The staging server should have more RAM and a faster processor than the production server
because testing is more intensive than production use.
D. The staging server should have a slower processor and less RAM than the production server
because it is just a test server.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 84
Jason needs to create a table with four columns and six rows. Which of the following attributes
must he include in the <td> tag to allow the first cell to span across the entire width of the table?
A. rowspan="6"
B. colspan="4"
C. colspan="6"
D. width="100%"
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 85
Diamond is the new Web designer for Comet Designs. She has been asked to design the
company Web site for its new corporate customer. She knows the following facts:
The company distributes party goods.

The site will have wide distribution.
The site users are technologically unsophisticated.
What guidelines will help Diamond design an appropriate new site for the audience?
A. Most site users do not use plug-ins in their browsers.

B. Site users prefer Flash streaming media plug-ins.
C. Most site users still have modem connections with speeds of 56 Kbps.
D. A resolution of 800x600 pixels is the minimum design standard.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 86
George is developing an intranet site for his company. How can he establish consistency for the
structure and layout of all the pages, but leave decisions about the content of each page to the
individual departments?
A. Use inline frames.
B. Create a site map.
C. Use style guides.
D. Create a site template.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 87
According to the W3C XML Recommendation, XML documents that are not well-formed:
A. will load in the browser and then generate an error.

B. will generate an error and then load in the browser.
C. will load in the browser until reaching the violation, and then stop.
D. will not load in the browser.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 88
Hal has saved a file as a template in Dreamweaver. If he has not already done so, Dreamweaver will
prompt him to add:
A. a content region.
B. a <div> tag to hold content.
C. a CSS style sheet.
D. an editable region.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 89
Tom wants to display <li> list elements in a row. What should he add to his style sheet?
A. li {display:block}
B. li {display:inline}
C. li {layout:inline}
D. ul {display:inline}
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 90
Which of the following would typically be found in the contents of an external style sheet?
A. <P align=left> </P>

B. P (margin: 1in)
C. P { margin: 1in }
D. P [margin: 1in]
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 91
Which Web development team member is responsible for developing a site's navigation?
A. Web programmer
B. Information Technology (IT) professional
C. Information architect
D. Graphics designer
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 92
Pop-up and pop-under windows were once considered a valid advertising method for some Web
designers. Most designers now consider this advertising method invalid because users tend to find
pop-ups and pop-unders annoying. Which of the following is another common reason to avoid
pop-ups and pop-unders?
A. Pop-ups are a single browser technology.

B. Many browsers now feature pop-up blockers.
C. Pop-ups are considered an invasion of privacy.
D. The HTML code is no longer supported.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 93
What is the name for colors that create black when mixed together?
A. Transitional
B. Radial
C. Additive
D. Subtractive
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 94
Kara is using FrontPage 2003 to build a new Web site. She has just finished creating a template page
that contains the layout, fonts and menu items for all other pages in the site, as well as an editable
region for each page's individual content. Other members of Kara's design team are using
Dreamweaver to also work on the site. What should Kara name this file?
A. Ktem.dwt
B. KTem.htm
C. KarasTemplate.asp
D. KarasTemplate.tem
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 95
Kylee is creating a Flash animation banner. The banner is advertising a company's change of
ownership. In the banner, the old company logo needs to morph into the new logo. What is the best
way for Kylee to do this?
A. Convert the logos into symbols and create a motion tween between the old and the new logos.
B. Convert the logos into symbols and create a shape tween between the old and the new logos.
C. Create a motion tween between the old and the new logos.
D. Create a shape tween between the old and the new logos.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 96
Which of the following best describes the type of information that Web server log files can collect?
A. Browser information, pages viewed, referrer sites

B. Browser version, reviewed products, IP address
C. Browser information, return visits, past purchases
D. Credit card number used, favorite products, pages viewed
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 97
While designing a Web site for a customer, you are asked to add several photographic images to one
of the pages. Which format would be best suited for this type of image?
A. BMP
B. TIFF
C. JPEG
D. GIF
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 98
Ruthann has hired a Web designer to create an additional site for a new product line that her
company has recently added to its collection of bath accessories. The Web designer has
suggested using the style guide that was used for the company's core site. Using a style guide will
provide the designer with:
A. a series of placements for images to create a smooth flow from page to page.
B. a fixed template for all pages.
C. guidelines to standardize appearance and tone.
D. a variety of color schemes from which to choose for each page.
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 99
A recent trend in Web content is to allow computer systems to exchange information and share
functionality with one another using well-defined protocols and compatible languages.This
functionality is referred to as:
A. Web sharing.
B. Web services.
C. Web farming.
D. Web portals.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 100
Your company often uses bulk e-mail to announce new products. You have been asked to design an
HTML page containing a product announcement that will be sent via e-mail. Which of the
following can be used to reduce accusations that your company sends spam to users?
A. Create a link at the bottom of the e-mail announcement that leads to an opt-out page.
B. Create an opt-out link at the bottom of the e-mail message, and include the company name and
purpose of the letter in the Subject field.
C. Send your message as an attachment to the product announcement e-mail message.
D. Send a separate e-mail announcement that asks users to forward the previous e-mail message to a
salesperson in order to be removed from the company's
e-mail list.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 101
Which of the following plug-ins would be used to view paper-based documents that cannot be
easily re-created using XHTML?
A. Microsoft Fax Viewer

B. Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)
C. Word processor applications
D. Portable Document Format (PDF)
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 102
Jay is about to integrate animation into his Web site. He has decided that using shape tweening is
the most dynamic technique with which to begin. In using this technique, what must he remember
to do?
A. Include more than one tween on the top layer.

B. Use interesting symbols for all of the objects.
C. Be careful to use no symbols for objects.
D. Use a circular pattern, moving objects between locations.
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 103
Jacob runs a Web site specializing in selling music from independent artists. Most of the site's
customers want to know about unknown or new artists in the music industry whose work is
available on Jacob's site. Site visitors have requested an easier way to learn about updates to the New
Artists page. Which of the following will best meet visitors' needs?
A. Install an RSS feed for the New Artists page.

B. Install a search feature on the New Artists page.
C. Update the New Artists page more often.
D. Use a different font for each new entry on the New Artists page.
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 104
What is another name for the staging server?
A. Production server
B. Redundant server
C. Live server
D. Development server
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 105
Which of the following will best protect a server from Web server vulnerabilities that are exploited by
hackers?
A. Using the POST method instead of the GET method for a Web form
B. Installing updates (for example, service packs)
C. Using strong passwords
D. Using the GET method instead of the POST method for a Web form
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 106
A college is considering allowing podcasting on its student Web site. What should be done to
ensure that the site meets the college's strict accessibility policy?
A. Create a disclaimer on the page for the audio file format and site visitors who are hard-of-
hearing.
B. Convert all transmissions into the Ogg Vorbis format, which is easily accessible using additional
audio plug-ins.
C. Require a text-only version of each audio transmission from the site.
D. Create an alternative page that does not list the audio files.
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 107
A company Web site sells auto parts using a red, white and blue color scheme. Serena, an
employee, has been asked to add a message on the home page announcing the availability of
new brake pads. How can Serena best incorporate her message so that it is most effective?
A. Introduce new colors to make a scrolling message stand out at the bottom of the screen.
B. Add text and an image of the brake pads in the center of the screen.
C. Compress the text to fully explain the high quality of the new pads.
D. Use a large, unusual font for a link that states "Look what's NEW!"
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 108
Sandra needs to check the hyperlinks on her company's Web site to verify that the URLs are still
valid. What is the fastest method to accomplish this task?
A. Automatic link checking

B. Manual link checking
C. Manual link optimization
D. Site validation checking
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 109
Reba has been hired to design a Web site for a manufacturer of digital pianos. She plans to build a site
that uses visual elements and white space to create an attractive, usable source of
information for prospective customers. To ensure visual balance and effective usability on the
company's home page, Reba decides to place a large picture with a dark background on the right side
of the page, and to add a vertical menu of navigational links to the left side. Which of the following best
describes the type of visual balance Reba plans to use?
A. Distributed
B. Radial
C. Symmetrical
D. Asymmetrical
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 110
Mikala is designing a Web site for TLP Building Supply. The company's CEO is impressed by
Flash introductions and blinking marquees, and she wants to use them on the TLP site. Mikala
knows from reviewing the site audience surveys that the TLP audience prefers easy navigation
and a simple design. How can Mikala balance the CEO's preferences with the audience's needs?
A. Discuss the survey results and develop the site mission with the CEO, and then design the site.
B. Design the site according to W3C standards, and then meet with the CEO after the site is
completed.
C. Implement the CEO's suggestions for including the latest technologies because the primary
responsibility of a Web designer is to give customers what they
request.
D. Convince the CEO that blinking marquees and Flash ineffectively convey a Web site's message and
should not be used.
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 111
The W3C has developed XHTML standards for the World Wide Web. These standards:
A. define a language that incorporates data structures and internal logic.

B. allow markup elements to combine both structure and formatting in a single text file.
C. ensure consistent display in various browsers and platforms.
D. allow proprietary software to run in other vendors' browsers.
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 112
$dbcon=mysql_connect("james.stangernet.com","example");
mysql_select_db("databaseone");
Which of the following describes the function of this code?
A. It is selecting a table from the database.

B. It is creating a connection to the database.
C. It is conducting a join for a new database.
D. It is selecting a database record and creating a new record.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 113
Processes that take client input, perform functions on the Web server and then return content to the
Web browser are known as:
A. client-side technologies.
B. server-side technologies.
C. scripting languages.
D. hyperthreading technologies.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 114
Alma has been asked to upgrade the pages on her Web site to XHTML 1.0 Transitional. Which of the
following tags must she alter on each page?
A. The <!DOCTYPE> tag

B. The <head> tag
C. The <meta> tag
D. The <span> tag
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 115
Which of the following would be an effective way to attract customers to your site without violating
end-user trust and privacy?
A. Use metadata effectively and appropriately.

B. Design trademarks and logos to resemble those of competitors.
C. Send e-mail to all current and potential customers.
D. Use pop-up advertisements for weekly specials.
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 116
SVG files can be defined as:
A. a proprietary plug-in for displaying Flash files.

B. a way to describe two-dimensional graphics in XML.
C. a bitmap photo format.
D. a cross-platform image-rendering plug-in.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 117
Which of the following techniques helps stop a denial-of-service (DOS) attack in which an attacker has
sent multiple ICMP or TCP packets to crash a Web server on the Internet?
A. Filtering traffic at the firewall

B. Installing Apache server rather than Microsoft IIS
C. Changing passwords on a regular basis
D. Placing the database and the Web server on separate systems
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 118
Which attribute should be used to assign inline styles to HTML?
A. value
B. class
C. id
D. style
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 119
Both versions of GIF files support small file size, lossless compression and transparency. Which of the
two GIF versions also supports animation and interlacing?
A. 87b
B. 89a
C. 87a
D. 89b
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 120
Your site development team has created a Web site, and you want to test its accessibility. Which of
the following do you need to conduct the test?
A. A test pool of at least five or six typical users

B. A test pool of at least six members of the Web team
C. A test pool of fewer than five moderately skilled users
D. A test pool of very unskilled users
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 121

Which of the following describes the tag used to insert this message?
A. It is a standard comment tag.

B. It is a proprietary tag.
C. It is a custom XML tag.
D. It is a style sheet reference.
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 122
You receive complaints from customers that your Web site is inaccessible. You check the Web
server and notice that it is behaving sluggishly. You cannot explain the sluggishness because the
server logs show that few Web server connections exist. However, a security worker notices that
thousands of ICMP packets are being sent to the server every second, making the server drop
connections. What type of attack is being waged against your site?
A. Password guessing
B. Social engineering
C. Brute force
D. Denial of service
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 123
Which of the following is a benefit of imported style sheets?
A. Imported style sheets are the only way to override the default style of a browser.
B. Imported style sheets work with all older browsers.
C. Imported style sheets override embedded styles.
D. Multiple style sheets can be applied using one style declaration.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 124
Kim is using a proprietary HTML application to create code for a Web page. Currently, the
application is set to use HTML 4.01, according to a request from Kim's supervisor. Kim wants the
code to be as XHTML-compliant as possible, in case of an upgrade. Which of the following should
she do?
A. Configure the application to use UTF-8.

B. Insert embedded style sheets for all pages.
C. Enable the application to insert ending tags for all code.
D. Insert an XHTML 1.0 Transitional <!DOCTYPE> tag.
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 125
Which of the following elements is the best way to make a Web page easier to read and to get your
content across to Web users?
A. Implement white space to reduce clutter.
B. Use several high-end graphics instead of lengthy sentences to represent content.
C. Use a Flash presentation to represent content.
D. Implement a sans-serif font to make the page easier to read.
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 126
You are creating a Web site that uses a large graphics image containing more than 256 colors on its
main page. You do not want to reduce the image size or the resolution. One method to reduce the
perceived load time of the graphic is to:
A. divide the image into slices.

B. convert the image into a BMP2 format.
C. convert the file into a GIF 89a format.
D. reduce the color depth of the image.
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 127
Marcos is writing a client-side JavaScript that asks the user to type a dollar amount that will be
used to compute a loan payment amount. Which of the following methods can Marcos use to ask the
user for input?
A. prompt(Please enter the loan amount., );

B. alert(Please enter the loan amount.);
C. input(Please enter the loan amount., Loan Calculation);
D. msgbox(Please enter the loan amount.);
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 128
Martin has created a Web site that uses colors to direct users through the site. Although the site
looks great, users are frustrated when trying to find content. What should Martin do to enhance
navigability but retain the look and feel of the site?
A. Place a path marker at the bottom of each page.

B. Add a color legend in the navigation menu.
C. Use the same color throughout the site.
D. Ensure that page headings are sufficiently descriptive.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 129
The role of the project manager is to:
A. create the blueprint for the site and plan the navigation.
B. evaluate available resources and create specifications.
C. develop Web sites and manage Web site resources.
D. create Flash animations and user interfaces for Web applications.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 130
SVG files can be defined as:
A. a proprietary plug-in for displaying Flash files.

B. a cross-platform image-rendering plug-in.
C. a bitmap photo format.
D. a way to describe two-dimensional graphics in XML.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 131
Cookies can be used to:
A. execute programs on a Web server.

B. target users for marketing.
C. send personal information back to the Web server.
D. spread viruses on a network.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 132
You have included a check box on a registration Web page that users accessing your site can
select to receive periodic bulk e-mail from your company. What must you include in your bulk e-
mail messages to your subscribers?
A. A section in which recipients can provide feedback about the company

B. Coupons for product specials that can be printed and redeemed on future purchases
C. An opt-out option to discontinue receiving the messages
D. An opt-in option to receive similar messages from related companies
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 133
Your friend sent you a Flash movie by e-mail. You want to download it and make changes to it, but
when you try to open it in Flash, the movie only plays back. What is the reason for this?
A. The movie is corrupted and cannot be edited.

B. The movie was created with a version of Flash that is incompatible with your version.
C. The movie is in SWF format and cannot be edited.
D. The movie is in FLA format and cannot be edited.
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 134
You have created a design template using Dreamweaver MX 2004 and generated several child
Web pages from this original template. What happens if you edit the original template?
A. The change has no effect on the child pages.

B. The layer number of each child page increases.
C. The Z-index of each child page increases.
D. The child pages reflect the change to the original.
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 135
Rosa wants to position a paragraph 100 pixels below the top of the HTML document, and 100
pixels from its left margin. Which styles should she use?
A. top: 100px; left: 100px

B. position: relative; top: 100px; left: 100px
C. position: absolute;margin-top: 100px;margin-left: 100px
D. position: absolute;top: 100px;left: 100px
Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 136
Lisa needs to create a rollover image to act as her Web site's navigation buttons. What is the
minimum number of images she must use to achieve a rollover effect?
A. Two
B. Four
C. Three
D. One
Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 137
Which of the following file types does not require a plug-in to be installed in the browser?
A. SWF
B. ASP
C. PDF
D. SVG
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 138
A local philanthropic organization with a well-developed mission, vision and set of values has
never had a Web site. The organization has hired Manuel to design a site. The president and
directors of the organization want the mission, vision and values included in the site. This
information is expressed as several paragraphs of text. What suggestion should Manuel offer?
A. Include the mission, vision and values in their entirety on the home page.
B. Provide a top-level link to a page containing the mission, vision and values information.
C. Rewrite the mission, vision and values as single, short phrases.
D. Suggest replacing the information with a company slogan.
Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 139
Which of the following examples of Web site tone on the home page would be most appropriate for
the audience indicated?
A. A formal tone for a children's gaming site

B. A professional tone for tourists looking for a ski resort
C. A conversational tone for teens looking for music
D. A technical tone for online shoppers of furniture
Answer: C
QUESTION NO: 140
You are creating a Web site that uses a gradient fill for all page backgrounds on a site. To ensure that
you can see the gradient through the image background, you should:
A. use TIF images with transparent backgrounds.

B. use JPG images with transparent backgrounds.
C. use GIF 89a images with transparent backgrounds.
D. use GIF 89b images with transparent backgrounds.
Answer: C

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CIW 1D0-520 CIW v5 Site Designer

Which of the following is true with regard to creating an XML application?

A. XML must always be embedded with XHTML, not HTML.

Consider the following XML code:

<date>January 28, 2006</date>

A. The Date field is not specified correctly.

A. Create static pages for each event.

A. All XHTML tables within the site

Which of the following is directly exploited by a brute-force attack?

A. The log file mechanisms that exist on the Web server

A. They focus on fulfilling unmet needs of Web site consumers.

A. after they have been standardized by the ISO.

A. Table layout and absolute font sizes

Bi-directional text is a function of CSS2. What is the importance of this function?

A. CSS2 determines the display of paged media.

Which of the following is a standard use of cookies?

Where do SVG files render?

A. In the XML markup

Consider the following code:

What kind of code is shown in the preceding example?

A. Conduct a database query.

A. SWF files use layers, so animation is linear and parallel.

A. font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

A. The operating system configuration

The primary purpose of a plug-in is to:

A. <img src=kayak.jpg desc=kayak />

Consider the following code:

A. An embedded style sheet

A. XHTML and pseudo-code

A. Monitor network traffic during peak hours.

A. they contain business logic that cannot be modified.

HTML was originally created to:

A. include images in documents.

A. two layers, one timeline and two keyframes.

A. insert additional frames in the animation.

<div id="subsection"> This section is under construction</div>

Why does the home page not validate properly?

A. Element attributes must be declared in the style sheet.

What is the primary purpose of navigational elements within a Web site?

A. To make it easy for users to reach the home page

How many fonts are commonly used in Web page design?

Which of the following is the minimal requirement for an XML document?

A. It must be embedded within HTML code.

A. To increase the amount of content that can fit on pages

A. <param type=movie src="myFlashMovie.swf">

A. Resample the image to increase the resolution.

Which of the following languages is used to update a table in a relational database?

A. Linked styles will be overridden by embedded or inline styles on the page.

A. The customer's e-mail address in the body of the message

A. it is the scripting version of the popular Java programming language.

The best use of an XHTML table is to:

A. occupy the entire space of a Web page.

A. Because newer browsers have automatic pop-up blockers

A. Site server logs

The best way to thwart a dictionary attack is by enforcing a:

A. strong password policy.

Image slicing involves: