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.
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.
