Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1
Which element sets up an area of the web page for a form?

1. Input element
2. Form element
3. Checkbox element
4. None of these

Answer
Form element
Reason — The form element sets up an area of the web page for a
form.

Question 2
Which form elements can accept input from the user?

1. Input
2. GET
3. POST
4. None of these

Answer
Input
Reason — The Input form elements can accept input from the user.

Question 3
Which of the following code adds a text box on a form?

1. <INPUT Type = "Text">

2. <INPUT Type = "Textbox">
3. <INPUT Type = "Box">
4. None of these

Answer
<INPUT Type = "Text">
Reason — <INPUT Type = "Text"> adds a text box on a form.

Question 4
Which of the following buttons is used to clear the contents and set
the values of all the form elements to their initial state?

1. SUBMIT
2. SEND
3. RESET
4. None of these

Answer
RESET
Reason — The RESET button is used to clear the contents and set
the values of all the form elements to their initial state.

Question 5
Which tag is used to define a selection list in a form?

1. <OPTION>
2. <SELECT>
3. <NAME>
4. <SELECTION>

Answer
<SELECT>
Reason — <SELECT> tag is used to define a selection list in a form.

Question 6
CGI stands for .............. .

1. Computer Graphics Interface

2. Common Gateway interface
3. Collective Gateway Interchange
4. Common Graphics Interface

Answer
Common Gateway interface
Reason — CGI stands for Common Gateway interface.

Question 7
Which of the following are the attributes of the <INPUT> tag?

1. Value and Size

2. Name and Length
3. Type and Text
4. None of these

Answer
Value and Size
Reason — Value and Size are the attributes of the <INPUT> tag. Value
specifies the initial value for the element and Size specifies the width
of the input field.

Question 8
Which attribute of the <INPUT> tag specifies that the input element
should be preselected when the web page loads?

1. Selected
2. Checked
3. Default
4. None of these

Answer
Checked
Reason — Checked attribute of the <INPUT> tag specifies that the
input element should be preselected when the web page loads.

Question 9
The ............... attribute of <INPUT> tag specifies the maximum number
of characters for the input field.
 1. Size
2. Length
3. Maxsize
4. Maxlength

Answer
Maxlength
Reason — The Maxlength attribute of <INPUT> tag specifies the
maximum number of characters for the input field.

Question 10
Which attribute of the <TEXTAREA> tag defines the width of the textarea?

1. Rows
2. Width
3. Cols
4. None of these

Answer
Cols
Reason — The Cols attribute of the <TEXTAREA> tag defines the width
of the textarea.
Fill in the Blanks

Question 1
A Form is a collection of ............... of information on a page.
Answer
A Form is a collection of fields of information on a page.

Question 2
A ............... allows a user to enter alphanumeric data that is a
combination of characters and numbers.
Answer
A Textbox allows a user to enter alphanumeric data that is a
combination of characters and numbers.

Question 3
A ............... is like a toggle switch, which helps the user to select or
deselect one or more than one items.
Answer
A Checkbox is like a toggle switch, which helps the user to select or
deselect one or more than one items.

Question 4
When the user has to make a selection among the several possible
options, ............... buttons are used.
Answer
When the user has to make a selection among the several possible
options, Radio buttons are used.

Question 5
............... programs are required to process the information present
in a form.
Answer
CGI programs are required to process the information present in a
form.

Question 6
Two important attributes to set up a form are ............... and ...............
.
Answer
Two important attributes to set up a form are Action and Method.

Question 7
The default value of Method attribute is ............... .
Answer
The default value of Method attribute is Get.

Question 8
The ............... attribute of form specifies the file/page that the form is
submitted to.
Answer
The Action attribute of form specifies the file/page that the form is
submitted to.

Question 9
The ............... attribute of <INPUT> tag specifies the initial value for
the field.
Answer
The Value attribute of <INPUT> tag specifies the initial value for the
field.

Question 10
The ............... tag is used along with the <SELECT> tag to display a
list of options.
Answer
The <OPTION> tag is used along with the <SELECT> tag to display
a list of options.

State True or False

Question 1
A drop-down list displays a list of options from which the user can
select an item.
Answer
True
Reason — A drop-down list displays a list of options from which the
user can select an item.

Question 2
Radio button is a toggle switch used to select or deselect one or
more items.
Answer
False
Reason — Radio button is a toggle switch used to select only one
item out of many given items.

Question 3
Forms can be classified into three sections.
Answer
True
Reason — Forms can be classified into three sections —

1. Form Header
2. Input Fields
3. Action Buttons

Question 4
The Input element sets up an area for a form on the web page.
Answer
False
Reason — The Input elements are the form elements that can
accept input from the user.

Question 5
Generally, we require one element to create a form in HTML.
Answer
False
Reason — Generally, we require two elements to create a form in
HTML —

1. The Form element

2. The Input element

Question 6
The Button element creates button controls.
Answer
False
Reason — The Input element with Type attribute as 'Submit' or
'Reset' creates button controls.

Question 7
The Label element is used to describe the Form controls.
Answer
True
Reason — The Label element is used to describe the Form controls.

Question 8
The <INPUT> tag is used to create multi-line text box.
Answer
False
Reason — The <TEXTAREA> tag is used to create multi-line text box.

Question 9
Maxlength attribute specifies the width of the input field.
Answer
False
Reason — Maxlength attribute specifies the maximum number of
characters that the user can enter into the input field.

Question 10
The <OPTION> tag is used with an <INPUT> tag to display a list of options.
Answer
False
Reason — The <OPTION> tag is used with a <SELECT> tag to display a list
of options.

Question 11
Rows attribute defines the height of the Textarea.
Answer
True
Reason — Rows attribute defines the height of the Textarea.

Answer in One Word or a Sentence

Question 1
Which Input attribute of HTML form specifies the initial value to the
field?
Answer
Value

Question 2
Which button is used to clear the contents of a form?
Answer
Reset

Question 3
Which form control allows a user to make a selection of only one
option among the several possible options?
Answer
Radio Button

Question 4
Which attribute is used to preselect Checkbox?
Answer
Checked attribute

Question 5
Name the form control which acts like a toggle switch which helps
the user to select or deselect more than one item.
Answer
Checkbox

Question 6
Name the attribute used to indicate that the choice in a drop-down
list is preselected.
Answer
Selected attribute

Question 7
Which attribute of the drop-down list is used to add a scroll feature to
it?
Answer
Size

Question 8
Name the entity used to select multiple options from the items
displayed in a list.
Answer
Multiple

Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1
Name the attributes which are used with the <INPUT> tag.
Answer
The attributes which are used with the <INPUT> tag are:

1. Type
2. Name
3. Value
4. Size
5. Maxlength

Question 2
Which tag helps in creating a drop-down list on a form area?
Answer
The <SELECT> tag along with the <OPTION> tag is used to create a drop-
down list on a form area.

Question 3
Which attribute of <INPUT> tag specifies what type of form control will
be added to the form area?
Answer
The 'type' attribute of <INPUT> tag determines the type of form control
that will be added to the form area

Question 4
Which tag adds a multi-line text box on the form area?
Answer
The <TEXTAREA> tag adds a multi-line text box on the form area.

Question 5
A form is divided into how many sections?
Answer
A form can be divided into three sections:

1. Form Header
2. Input Fields
3. Action Buttons

Question 6
What is the purpose of a password field?
Answer
The purpose of a password field is to securely input and hide
confidential information like passwords or PINs by displaying dots or
asterisks instead of the actual data.

Question 7
What is the purpose of a scroll bar added with a combo box?
Answer
A scroll bar added to a combo box indicates that there are more
elements in the list and helps to navigate through this longer list of
options.

Question 8
How can you select multiple options from the items displayed in a
list?
Answer
We can select multiple options from the items displayed in a list by
using the entity "multiple". The Ctrl or Shift keys are used to select
more than one element from the list.

Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1
What do you understand by the Method attribute? Differentiate
between the Get method and the Post method.
Answer
The Method attribute specifies that the form information should be
posted to the URL given in the action attribute. Possible values are
GET and POST.
Differences between the Get method and the Post method are:

S.
Get Method Post Method
No.

Form data is sent as part of

1. Form data is sent as part of URL.
request body.

Less data can be sent compared to More data can be sent compared
2.
Post method. to Get method.

3. Less secure. More secure.

4. Can be bookmarked. Cannot be bookmarked.

Question 2
Explain any two input elements.
Answer
Two input elements are as follows:
 1. Text Box — A text box allows a user to enter alphanumeric
data that is a combination of characters and numbers. It
creates a single line text box. We can add a text box to the form
in the following way:
Syntax: <INPUT Type= "Text">
2. Checkbox — A checkbox is like a toggle switch which helps the
user to select or deselect one or more items. We have to type
the label next to the checkbox.
Syntax: <INPUT Type = "Checkbox" Name = "Hobbies" Value =
"Reading">

The below example shows the usage of textbox and checkbox in a

form:
<HTML>
<BODY>
<FORM>
<P>
NAME :
<INPUT TYPE = "TEXT">
</P>
<P>
CHOOSE YOUR QUALIFICATION : <BR>
<INPUT TYPE = "CHECKBOX" NAME = "C1" VALUE = "GRADUATE">
GRADUATE <BR>
<INPUT TYPE = "CHECKBOX" NAME = "C2" VALUE = "POSTGRADUATE" >
POST GRADUATE
</P>
</FORM>
</BODY>
</HTML>

Question 3
Differentiate between:

1. Radio Button and Checkbox

2. Submit Button and Reset Button

Answer
1. Differences between Radio Button and Checkbox:
 S.
Radio Button Checkbox
No.

Radio buttons are used when we Checkboxes are used when we

1. want users to select only one option want users to select multiple
from a set of choices. options from a list.

Radio buttons are typically Checkboxes are typically

represented as small circles or dots, represented as small square
2.
and users can select only one of boxes with a check mark inside
them at a time. them.

Selecting one option automatically

Users can check or uncheck
3. deselects any previously selected
checkboxes independently.
option within the same group.

2. Differences between Submit Button and Reset Button:

S.
Submit Button Reset Button
No.

A reset button is used to clear or rese

Submit button is used to send
the contents of a form, reverting all
1. the data entered in the form to
form fields back to their default or initi
the server for processing.
values.

2. It is defined as follows: It is defined as follows:

<INPUT Type = "Submit" Value =
<INPUT Type = "Reset" Value = "RESET">
"SEND">

Question 4
Write a short note on the application areas of forms.
Answer
Forms have diverse application areas which include the following:

1. Educational sites — They are used for collecting names,

addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and other
 information of students which is required by the websites to
register them for an online course.
2. Online shopping — They are used for gathering information
for the purchase of an item. For example, if we want to
purchase a book or any other item over the Internet, we would
be required to fill in our name, mailing address, mode of
payment that we wish to opt for, and so on.
3. Online Feedback Forms — They are used for collecting
feedback about a website. Most websites that offer a service
encourage the users to send their feedback. Apart from building
customer relations, it is a source of information for
modifications or improvements.
4. Providing Interface for a Chat Session — Users are required
to fill out a form if they want to participate in a chat session or a
discussion group.