Modern Web Design with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript - Pseudo-classes in Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) with Examples

The video tutorial introduces pseudo classes in CSS, explaining their purpose and usage. It covers the syntax and application of common pseudo classes like hover, visited, and active, particularly focusing on styling elements such as cards and hyperlinks. The tutorial also demonstrates the use of first child and last child pseudo classes, providing practical examples and encouraging viewers to explore further resources like the Mozilla Developer Network for more examples and practice.

What is the primary function of a pseudo class in CSS?

• To add a special state to a selected element

• To add JavaScript functionality

• To change the structure of the DOM

• To create a new HTML element

Which pseudo class is commonly used to change the appearance of an element when the mouse pointer is over it?

• active

• hover

• visited

• nth-child

What happens to a hyperlink when the 'visited' pseudo class is applied?

• It changes color after being visited

• It changes color when hovered over

• It changes color when active

• It changes color when clicked

Which pseudo class would you use to style the first child of a parent element?

• only-child

• first-child

• nth-child

• last-child

How does the 'last-child' pseudo class function?

• It styles the last element with a specific class

• It styles the last element in the DOM

• It styles the last child of a parent element

• It styles the last element of a specific type