WDA™ – Certified Associate Web Developer (Exam WDA-41-01)
EXAM SYLLABUS

Objectives covered by the block (10 exam items)

Objective 1.1: Understand and Apply Basic HTML Structures

• Identify and apply DOCTYPE, HTML, head, and body tags correctly.
• Incorporate appropriate metadata elements.
• Construct well-formed markup.

Objective 1.2: Develop Structured and Semantic HTML Content

• Apply semantic tags like header, nav, section, article accurately.
• Construct well-organized content using tables, lists, and paragraphs in HTML.
• Implement headings, thematic breaks, and line breaks to structure content properly.

Objective 1.3: Embed Multimedia and Interactive Elements

• Integrate multimedia content using img, video, and audio tags effectively.
• Embed external content using iframes and ensure it is responsive and accessible.
• Implement form elements accurately to interact with users and collect data.
• Develop navigational structures using hyperlinks, ensuring proper linking and user-friendly URL structures.

Objectives covered by the block (9 exam items)

Objective 2.1: Understand and Apply Basic CSS Constructs

• Recognize and use standard CSS syntax, selectors, properties, and values correctly.
• Manage the CSS cascade, understand and apply specificity and inheritance of styles effectively.
• Apply basic CSS styling to HTML elements.

Objective 2.2: Apply Advanced CSS Styling and Positioning

• Manipulate layout and appearance of elements using advanced CSS properties.
• Implement dynamic styles and transitions using CSS3 properties.
• Apply various CSS positioning schemes to control layout flow and appearance.

Objective 2.3: Integrate CSS Frameworks and Preprocessors

• Utilize CSS frameworks like Bootstrap for rapid, responsive design development.
• Implement CSS preprocessors like SASS or LESS to write more maintainable and scalable CSS.
• Optimize CSS for performance and maintainability.

Objectives covered by the block (10 exam items)

Objective 3.1: Efficiently Link and Embed CSS with HTML

• Link external stylesheets and embed internal stylesheets in HTML documents, understanding their precedence.
• Apply inline styles when necessary, understanding their benefits and limitations.
• Manage style conflicts and ensure style consistency across the website.
• Understand and implement proper directory structures.

Objective 3.2: Develop Structurally Sound and Styled Web Components

• Construct and style HTML forms using appropriate form elements, attributes, and input types.
• Validate user inputs and interactions using HTML5 and simple JavaScript, ensuring form data integrity.
• Develop and style interactive elements ensuring user-friendly experience.

Objective 3.3: Validate and Debug HTML and CSS

• Validate HTML and CSS to ensure they are free of syntax errors and comply with standards.
• Debug and solve styling issues arising from CSS cascading and specificity conflicts.
• Use developer tools to inspect and debug HTML and CSS issues.

Objectives covered by the block (5 exam items)

Objective 4.1: Develop Adaptive and Fluid Web Designs

• Create responsive web designs using media queries, fluid grids, and flexible images.
• Develop web designs that are mobile-friendly, focusing on optimal viewports and touch-friendly navigation.

Objective 4.2: Implement Advanced Layout Techniques

• Employ CSS Flexbox and Grid to create advanced, responsive layouts.
• Optimize layouts for various devices and screen sizes, ensuring cross-browser compatibility.

Objective 4.3: Optimize Website Performance and Loading Times

• Implement performance optimization techniques such as lazy loading, image optimization, and code minification.

Objectives covered by the block (6 exam items)

Objective 5.1: Create Accessible and User-friendly Web Content

• Implement accessibility features, ensuring content is accessible to people with disabilities.
• Evaluate and enhance the usability of web content, focusing on user-centric designs and clear, intuitive navigation.

Objective 5.2: Apply and Advocate for Web Standards and Best Practices

• Develop web content adhering to industry best practices, including reusability, maintainability, and separation of concerns.
• Test and validate web content for cross-browser compatibility, performance, and adherence to web standards.

Objective 5.3: Optimize SEO and Understand Web Analytics

• Implement SEO best practices to optimize website visibility in search engine results.
• Understand and utilize web analytics to monitor website performance and user engagement.