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Top HTML Interview Questions and Answers

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the backbone of web development and a fundamental skill for anyone in the tech industry. If you’re preparing for an interview, these commonly asked HTML questions can help you showcase your expertise.

  1. What is HTML, and why is it important?
    HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language, used to create the structure of web pages. It allows developers to define headings, paragraphs, links, images, and more. HTML serves as the foundation for websites, enabling browsers to render content for users.

  2. What is the difference between HTML and XHTML?
    HTML: A flexible and less strict version of markup language.
    XHTML: A stricter, XML-based version of HTML that requires proper syntax.
    For example, in XHTML:
    All tags must be closed.
    Tags and attributes are case-sensitive.

  3. What are semantic HTML tags?
    Semantic HTML tags clearly describe their meaning to both the developer and the browser.
    Examples:
    : Defines the header section of a page.
    : Defines the footer section.
    : Represents self-contained content.
    : Represents navigation links.
    Benefits: Improves accessibility, SEO, and code readability.

  4. What is the difference between

    and ?
    : A block-level element used to group large chunks of HTML.
    : An inline element used for styling small portions of text or other inline content.
  5. What is the purpose of the DOCTYPE declaration?
    The <!DOCTYPE> declaration specifies the document type and version of HTML being used. It ensures that the browser renders the page correctly.

  6. What is the difference between and <noscript> tags?<br> <script>: Used to embed JavaScript code or link to external JavaScript files.<br> <noscript>: Displays content for users whose browsers do not support JavaScript or have JavaScript disabled.</p></li> </ol>

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