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Understand the three layers involved in web development: the content layer, which is responsible for entering content and structuring a web page; the presentation layer, which formats and displays elements on the page; and the behaviour layer, which utilizes a scripting language to manage the elements of the web page.

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Understand the three layers involved in web development: the content layer, which is responsible for entering content and structuring a web page; the presentation layer, which formats and displays elements on the page; and the behaviour layer, which utilizes a scripting language to manage the elements of the web page

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  • You need to be able to understand the three layers involved in web development: the content layer, which is responsible for entering content and structuring a web page; the presentation layer, which formats and displays elements on the page; and the behaviour layer, which utilizes a scripting language to manage the elements of the web page.
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Web Development Layers

The three layers in web development are the content layer, the presentation layer, and the behaviour layer. Each layer plays a distinct role in creating a web page.

  1. a

    Identify the layer responsible for entering and structuring content on a web page.

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    [1]
  2. b

    Explain how the presentation layer affects the appearance of a web page.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]
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