XHTML Tutorial 6 Forms Review

 

1.             You should check with your ISP or system administrator to find out what SCRIPTS are available and what rights and privileges you have in working with them.

2.              CGI scripts can be written the PERL language.

3.            Selection lists usually appear in DROP-DOWN LISTS boxes.

      4.             Option buttons are sometimes called RADIO buttons.

      5.             Text AREAS are used for extended entries that can include several lines of text.

      6.              Information entered into a field is called the field VALUE.

      7.              Each control element in which the user can enter information is called a(n) FIELD.

      8.              Forms are created using the <FORM> element.

      9.              If you do not include the type attribute in an <input> tag, the Web browser assumes that you want to create a(n)       INPUT BOX.

    10.             The TYPE=”HIDDEN” input type creates a field that is not viewable on the form.

    11.             The TYPE=”IMAGE” input type displays an inline image that can be clicked to perform an action from a script.

    12.              The TYPE=”PASSWORD” input type displays an input box that hides text entered by the user.

    13.              By default, all input boxes are 20 characters wide.

    14.              Press the TAB key to move between input boxes.

    15.              Typically, pressing the ENTER key submits the form.

    16.              In the general syntax for the <select> and <option> tags, each <OPTION> tag represents an individual item in the    selection list.

    17.              By default, the <SELECT> tag displays one option from the selection list, along with a list arrow to view additional selection options.

    18.         You can change the number of options displayed in a selection list by modifying the SIZE attribute.

    19.         The syntax for adding the multiple attribute to the <select> tag is: <SELECT MULTIPLE>…</SELECT>.

    20.         The ROWS AND COLS attributes define the dimensions of a text area.

    21.      The GET OR POST are possible values for the method attribute of the <form> tag.

    22.         The POST method of the <form> tag sends form data in a separate data stream, allowing the Web server to receive the data through what is called “standard input.”

    23.         Because it is more flexible, the POST method is considered the preferred way of sending data to a Web server.

    24.         You can use the TARGET attribute of the <form> tag to send form data to a different window or frame.

    25.     The OPTION buttons are used to select a single option from a predefined list.