Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Fluid Layout

What is a fluid layout in webpage design?

• A layout with no columns

• A layout with only one column

• A layout with fixed pixel widths

• A layout that resizes as the window size is changed

How are areas of a fluid layout defined?

• Using fixed pixel widths

• Using percentages instead of fixed pixel widths

• Using points

• Using em units

What problem do fluid layouts solve?

• Layout looking great on all screen sizes

• Layout looking small on different screen sizes

• Layout not being visible on any screen size

• Layout not fitting on any screen size

What CSS property is used to create a fixed layout?

• .content { width: 960px; }

• .middle { width: 64%; }

• .content { width: 80%; }

• .left, .right { width: 18%; }

What is the difference between fluid layout and responsive web design?

• Fluid layout uses percentages

• Responsive web design uses fixed pixel widths

• Fluid layout includes CSS media queries

• Responsive web design includes CSS media queries

What is the purpose of CSS media queries in responsive web design?

• Ignore the window width and device type

• Load the same style on all devices

• Load different styles depending on window width or device type

• Load styles randomly

What does a basic fluid layout require compared to responsive web design?

• No JavaScript

• More CSS

• Less CSS

• No CSS

What does a fixed layout use to define areas of the page?

• Fixed pixel widths

• Percentages

• Em units

• Points

How does a fluid layout handle different screen sizes?

• Content can expand or shrink to fit the window

• Content remains fixed regardless of window size

• Content disappears on larger screens

• Content overlaps on smaller screens

What is the advantage of using percentages in a fluid layout?

• Content can expand or shrink based on screen size

• Content is hidden on smaller screens

• Content is always centered on the screen

• Content remains fixed regardless of screen size