CTAL-TTA practice question 6 of 25

What is the purpose of an HTML checker?

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Answer options

A: To verify compliance with standards Correct answer

B: To spell check the web site

C: To verify proper data conversion

D: To check for missing links

Correct Answer:

A. To verify compliance with standards

Explanation

The primary purpose of an HTML checker is to verify compliance with web standards, ensuring that the HTML code adheres to established guidelines for proper functionality and accessibility.

Why Incorrect

B. An HTML checker does not focus on spelling errors but rather on structural compliance.
C. Data conversion is not the function of an HTML checker; it evaluates code syntax and structure.
D. Missing links are typically checked by specialized tools or crawlers, not by an HTML checker itself.

References

- W3C. "Markup Validation Service." W3C.org, Section on HTML compliance.

- Beizer, B. (1995). "Software Testing Techniques." DOI: 10.5555/58207.

- ISTQB. "Foundation Level Syllabus." (2018). ISTQB.org, Section 3.5.

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