PHP Beginner Quiz
Master PHP basics including syntax, variables, functions, arrays, and control structures
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1. What is PHP?
- A web framework
- A JavaScript library
- A database system
- Server-side scripting language for web development
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Answer: Server-side scripting language for web development. PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a popular general-purpose server-side scripting language especially suited for web development. Created by Rasmus Lerdorf.
2. How do you start and end a PHP code block?
- <? and ?>
- <?php and ?>
- {% and %}
- <php> and </php>
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Answer: <?php and ?>. PHP code blocks start with <?php and end with ?>. Short tags <? ?> exist but are discouraged. Always use <?php for compatibility.
3. How do you output text in PHP?
- printf()
- echo or print
- output()
- console.log()
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Answer: echo or print. Use echo or print to output text. echo can take multiple parameters, print returns 1. Both work, echo is more common and slightly faster.
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How many questions are in this PHP quiz?+
30 questions, with a 45-minute time limit. Every question includes a written explanation of the correct answer.
Is this PHP quiz free?+
Yes. Every quiz on CodexQuizz is free and needs no account. You only enter a name if you choose to post your score to the leaderboard.
What level is the beginner quiz aimed at?+
Master PHP basics including syntax, variables, functions, arrays, and control structures
Can I use this to prepare for a PHP interview?+
Yes. The questions cover the topics that come up in PHP technical screens, and the explanations are written so that a wrong answer still teaches you the underlying concept.
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