Post Basics
How does a Post differ from a Page?
A post is time-stamped content meant for the blog stream (news, updates); a page is for static content (About, Contact).
What is the Gutenberg Block Editor in WordPress?
Gutenberg is the block-based editor that builds content from reusable blocks.
Which block would you use to insert plain text paragraphs into a post? (Single word/phrase.)
Paragraph block.
What is the purpose of assigning Categories to a post? (Short answer.)
Categories group posts by broad topics to help navigation and organization.
Where do you go in the WordPress dashboard to see a list of all posts? (Name the menu item.)
Dashboard → Posts → All Posts.
Where do you enter the main headline visible to users?
In the Post Title field at the top of the editor.
How do you add a new block when using the Gutenberg editor?
Click the + icon or type "/" in the editor to insert a block; or use the Add Block button.
How do you add an image to a post using the Image block?
Add an Image block → upload/select image → add alt text and caption if desired.
What are Tags used for and how are they different from Categories? (Concise comparison.)
Tags are specific keywords for finer-grain topics; categories are broader and hierarchical.
How can you quickly change the published date of an already published post? (Brief steps.)
Open the post editor or Quick Edit, change the date/time, and update.
Name 2 pieces of metadata that you can set for a post to help readers and search engines?
Examples: excerpt, permalink/slug, publish date, author.
Explain the difference between reusable blocks and regular blocks. (Short explanation.)
Reusable blocks can be saved and reused across posts; regular blocks are unique to one post unless copied.
What is alt text and why is it important for images in posts? (Define and give one reason.)
Alt text is a short description for accessibility and SEO; it helps screen readers and when images fail to load.
Explain how to assign a category and add tags while creating a new post. (Name the sidebar panel and steps.)
Use the Document sidebar: open Categories panel to check or add a category, and Tags panel to add tags.
Describe how to schedule a post to publish at a future date and time. (Steps.)
In the Publish panel choose "Schedule" and pick future date/time, then click Schedule.
What is the difference between the 'Save Draft' and 'Publish' buttons.
Publish makes the post live; Save Draft stores it privately for further editing.
Where in the editor do you change a post's visibility (public/private) and publish date? (Name the panel or location.)
In the Document (or Post) settings sidebar under Status & Visibility.
Name two block-level alignment or sizing options you can set for an image block.
Alignment (left/center/right), wide or full-width, and explicit image dimensions or cropping.
What is a post template in WordPress and why might you edit one? (Explain template role and a reason to edit.)
A post template defines layout/structure for posts; edit to change layout, add blocks, or alter metadata display.
How do you moderate or manage comments on a post? (Name the dashboard area and basic actions.)
Dashboard → Comments; approve, reply, mark as spam, or move to Trash.
Name at least 2 accessibility or audience-focused considerations you should apply when writing post content.
Use clear headings, short paragraphs, descriptive link text, and include alt text for images; ensure readability.
Describe how you would revert a block to its original default settings if you’ve applied many custom styles. (Explain actions like "clear formatting" or replacing block settings.)
Reset block styles via block toolbar/advanced settings or replace it with a fresh block; remove custom classes/inline styles.
Describe how to add a caption to an image and when using captions improves the reader experience. (Short steps and justification.)
In the Image block settings or directly under the image; captions provide context and improve engagement.
If you want all posts of a specific category to show a different layout, what would you edit or create?
Create or edit a category-specific template (theme file or block template) and assign it to that category.
A post has many spam comments. Describe two strategies to reduce future spam on posts.
Enable comment moderation, use an anti-spam plugin (e.g., Akismet), require login to comment, or disable comments on posts.