Web Development and Design Foundations with XHTML, 5th Edition

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Chapter 10

Checkpoint 10.1

1. The project manager directs the Web site development process—creating the proj-
   ect plan and schedule. He or she must keep the big picture in mind while commu-
   nicating with the staff and coordinating team activities. The project manager is
   accountable for meeting project milestones and producing results.


2. A large-scale Web project is much more than brochure-ware—it is often a com-
   plex information application that the company depends on. This needs the spe-
   cial talents of a wide variety of individuals—including experts in graphics,
   organization, writing, marketing, coding, database administration, and so on—
   one or two people simply cannot fulfill all these roles and create a quality Web
   site.


3. Answers will vary. Different testing techniques include the unit testing done by
   individual Web developers, automated testing performed by link checker pro-
   grams, code testing and validation performed by code validation programs, and
   usability testing achieved by watching typical Web visitors use a Web site to per-
   form tasks.

Checkpoint 10.2

1. A virtual Web host that offers reliability and scalability would meet the needs of a
   small company for their initial Web presence. The Web host chosen should offer
   higher-end packages with scripting, database, and e-commerce capabilities to
   allow for future growth.


2. A dedicated Web server is owned and supported by the Web host company. The
   client company may choose to administer it or may pay the Web host company to
   perform this task. A co-located server is owned by the client company and housed
   at the Web host provider. This offers both the advantage of a reliable Internet
   connection at the Web host and full control of the administration and support of
   the Web server.


3. If your Web site is down and your Web host is not responding to technical
   support requests, it doesn’t matter that you are saving $5.00 per month.
   When comparing Web host plans, check prices to know the currently prevail-
   ing fees. If the charges of a particular Web host seem abnormally low the
   company is probably cutting corners. Do not base your choice on price
   alone.

success depends on a visitor wanting

to use the e-mail application config-

ured with his or her browser. The

visitor may not have configured an

e-mail application or may not want

to use the e-mail application that

was configured. This technique can

decrease the usability of a form.

15. Forms accept information from
    Web page visitors, such as a search
    keyword, newsletter subscription
    information, online ordering infor-
    mation, general feedback, and
    others.