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Validating Your Web Site

Quiz Answers

Name three things that require human consideration when validating a web site:

Important things to check for when validating — any of these are acceptable:

  • ALT attributes for all graphics
  • Live links
  • Valid HTML
  • Valid CSS
  • Color not used to convey information
  • Redundant text links if graphical navigation used
  • Sufficient contrast between foreground and background color
  • Tables use relative instead of absolute sizing
  • Tables include contextual cues
  • Font sizes are relative instead of absolute
  • Tables linearize properly
  • Any use of scripts is matched by a no-script alternative
  • Complex informational graphics include a long description
  • Page has been tested in multiple browsers
  • Language and terminology appropriate to audience
  • All acronyms explained

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