Web Development and Design Foundations with XHTML, 5th Edition

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Checkpoint 5.2

1. Answers will vary.


2. Best practices for writing for the Web include the following: short paragraphs,
   bullet points, common fonts, white space, multiple columns if possible, bold or
   emphasized important text, and correct spelling and grammar.
   Answers will vary. The following suggested solution adds interest with bullet points,
   places emphasis on important phrases, and includes editing of the original text:
   Acme, Inc. is a new laboratory instrument repair and service company. Our
   staff at this time has a combined total of 30 plus years of specimen preparation
   instrumentation service and repair.
   ● EPA Refrigeration Certified
   Acme, Inc. technicians are factory trained and equipped with the best
   diagnostic and repair equipment available.
   ● Fully Insured
   Our workers are fully covered by workman’s compensation insurance.
   A proof of insurance certificate can be provided upon request.
   ● Convenient Location
   Repair shop facilities and offices located in Chicago, Illinois.
   ● Service History
   Your equipment is important to us.
   A detailed repair history is kept and available to our service technicians.
   ● Rates
   Labor and Travel $100.00 per hour
   2 hour minimum
   $0.40 per mile and all related expenses
   Parts are not included


3. Best practices for using graphics on Web pages include the following: careful
   choice of colors (Web Safe Color Palette is recommended for the most similar
   cross-platform display), use of necessary images only, use of images as small as
   possible, a usable site even if images are not displayed, and use of the altattrib-
   ute to configure text descriptions for images.
   Recommendations for school home pages will vary.

Review Questions

1. c


2. b


3. b


4. b


5. d


6. d


7. c
   8. a
   9. c


8. b


9. hierarchical


10. adds value


11. will not


12. Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)