HTML5 Hyperlinks

The video tutorial covers the evolution of web navigation from random surfing to search-directed browsing, emphasizing the role of hyperlinks. It teaches how to code hyperlinks in HTML5, including external, internal, and named anchors for navigation. The tutorial concludes with a preview of media integration in HTML5.

What was a common way to explore the web in the 90s?

• Using search engines

• Surfing through hyperlinks

• Using social media

• Watching videos

Which part of a hyperlink determines the destination URL?

• Content

• Paragraph tag

• Anchor tag

• Hypertext reference attribute

What is the role of the anchor tag in a hyperlink?

• It surrounds the clickable text.

• It specifies the link's destination.

• It validates the URL.

• It styles the hyperlink.

What is required to create an external link in HTML?

• A relative URL

• A fully qualified domain name

• A local file path

• A CSS class

Which of the following is an example of an external link?

• href='semantic.html'

• href='http://www.example.com'

• href='#section1'

• href='mailto:[e-mail]'

What is the main difference between external and internal links?

• External links connect to different domains, while internal links connect within the same server.

• External links are faster than internal links.

• Internal links are more secure than external links.

• Internal links require a full URL, while external links do not.

What should you ensure when creating internal links?

• Use JavaScript for navigation.

• Use full URLs with HTTP.

• Keep all pages on the same server.

• Include CSS styles.

What is the purpose of a named anchor in HTML?

• To embed media content

• To style a hyperlink

• To navigate within a long page

• To create a link to an external website

How do you denote a named anchor in the href attribute?

• Using an asterisk

• Using a dollar sign

• Using a hash symbol

• Using a question mark

What is a common user expectation for long HTML pages?

• They should load faster than short pages.

• They should include named anchors for navigation.

• They should have embedded videos.

• They should have fewer hyperlinks.