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WorksheetsUnderstanding Web Development Stacks
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is a "dev stack" in the context of web development?
A collection of web browsers used for testing
A set of tools, including database and server-side language combinations
A list of programming languages for mobile app development
A collection of HTML and CSS templates
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a part of a web stack?
Web server software
Database
Server-side language
Text editor
What is one of the main benefits of learning a single set of development tools thoroughly?
It allows you to avoid learning new technologies
It makes you faster, more efficient, and less error-prone
It ensures your code will work on all browsers
It guarantees higher salaries
Which server-side language and framework combination is mentioned as being suitable for larger sites?
JavaScript and Node.js
Python and Django
PHP and Laravel
Ruby and Rails
What is a key feature of the MongoDB database?
It uses a system of tables with labeled rows and columns
It allows data structures like JavaScript arrays and objects to be represented easily
It is a relational database
It is only compatible with PHP
Which web stack is described as being "time-tested" but "largely out-of-fashion"?
MEAN
LAMP
MERN
JAMstack
What was a significant issue with Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 6?
It was too fast for most computers
It ignored web standards, making cross-browser compatibility difficult
It was only available on Mac OS
It was open-source, leading to security vulnerabilities
Which tool is recommended for ensuring that your site displays correctly across all platforms and browsers?
Use of a CSS reset
Use of a single browser for testing
Avoiding code validation
Disabling JavaScript
