Written Examination
Details about the written exam including schedule, content coverage, format, and preparation tips.
Written Examination
Schedule & Location
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
| Time | 19:00 - 20:30 (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM) |
| Location | Room B106 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
Content Coverage
Scope Clarification: The exam covers HTML & CSS fundamentals only from specific lessons listed below.
The exam focuses on foundational web development skills. Study these specific lessons from the course:
Essential Lessons (Must Review)
These are the exact lessons covered on the exam. Click each link to review the material:
Lesson 1.1: Introduction to the World Wide Web
- Tim Berners-Lee and the invention of the web
- THREE essential front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- FOUR key innovations with acronyms and full names
- Core web technologies and their purposes
Lesson 2.1: HTML Document Structure
- DOCTYPE declaration
- Complete HTML5 document structure
<head>section with all meta tags<body>section and content organization- Proper indentation and formatting
- Image file paths (relative vs absolute)
- Valid vs invalid path formats
- Best practices for web images
- Common pitfalls and errors
Lesson 3.1: CSS Introduction & Syntax
- CSS syntax and structure
- Selectors and properties
- Basic styling concepts
- How CSS connects to HTML
Lesson 3.2: Selectors & Specificity
- Different types of CSS selectors
- Specificity rules
- Styling links with ALL FOUR pseudo-classes (
:link,:visited,:hover,:active) - Practical CSS application
Lesson 5.1: Website Planning & Prototyping
- Project planning steps before coding
- Wireframing and mockups
- Required wireframe elements
Lesson 6.1.1: Git & Version Control
- Purpose and function of Git
- THREE specific benefits of using Git
What's NOT on the Exam
To avoid confusion, here's what will NOT be tested:
- ❌ JavaScript
- ❌ Advanced CSS (Flexbox, Grid, animations)
- ❌ Complex HTML forms or tables
What to Expect
- Mix of theory and practical coding
- Write HTML/CSS code from memory (no computers)
- Draw wireframes by hand
- Identify and fix HTML errors
- Explain web development concepts clearly
What to Practice
1. Write HTML from Memory
Practice writing a complete HTML5 document structure including:
- DOCTYPE declaration
<html>with lang attribute- Complete
<head>section with all meta tags <body>with semantic elements
2. Write CSS from Memory
Practice writing CSS for:
- Basic font and color styling
- All four link states (
:link,:visited,:hover,:active) - Proper syntax and selectors
3. Test Yourself
Can you:
- Name Tim Berners-Lee's FOUR innovations with acronyms?
- Write a complete HTML page from memory?
- Style all four CSS link states?
- Draw a wireframe with all required elements?
- List three benefits of Git?
What to Bring
Required
- Multiple pens (black or blue ink)
- Ruler or straight edge (for drawing wireframes)
Not Allowed
- ❌ Electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops)
- ❌ Notes or reference materials
- ❌ Textbooks or cheat sheets
Important: All code must be written from memory. No reference materials are allowed.
After the Exam
- Results will be communicated according to university policy
- Focus shifts to Project Presentation on November 9th
- Use any remaining time to finalize your web project
Study Resources
- Course Recap - Quick review of all key concepts
- Review the essential lessons listed in "Content Coverage" above
- Practice writing HTML/CSS by hand on paper
- Practice drawing wireframes
Questions?
If you need clarification on exam content or format:
- Email: landrock@salon.io
- Before Exam: Ask questions during class or via email