Discuss WGU WGU (KVO1) Web Development Applications Exam Topic 1 Question 14

A web page has a section that contains an `

` element. The element is always 10 pixels to the right of its normal position.

Which type of layout positioning should the `

` element use?

AStatic

BRelative

CFixed

DAbsolute

Suggested Answer: B

> ''Relative positioning allows an element to be positioned relative to its normal (static) position. For example, `left: 10px` shifts the element 10 pixels to the right of its original location.''

> ''Unlike `absolute` or `fixed`, relative positioning does not remove the element from the document flow.''

* MDN Web Docs: position: relative

* CSS Positioning Module Level 3

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21 comments · newest first

Sharika 2 days ago

I still feel absolute could work for specific designs.

Yuonne 7 days ago

Exactly! Relative keeps it in the layout.

Kina 12 days ago

True, but we need it to stay in relation to its original spot.

Jenelle 17 days ago

But absolute removes it from the flow, right?

Sharika 23 days ago

I’m leaning towards D) Absolute. It can be positioned anywhere.

Yuonne 28 days ago

Yeah, relative makes sense. It moves from its normal position.

Kina 1 month ago

I think it should be B) Relative.

Tashia 1 month ago

I’m leaning towards D) Absolute, but I see the point about Relative.

Daniel 1 month ago

Wait, why not A) Static? Isn’t that the default?

Vanesa 2 months ago

Agreed, B) Relative is the way to go!

Jose 2 months ago

I think D) Absolute could work too, but not sure.

Carri 2 months ago

Definitely B) Relative, it shifts without removing from the flow.

Rory 2 months ago

Static won't cut it, we need some movement!

Pauline 2 months ago

I agree with Relative, it’s the best choice here.

Pura 2 months ago

Wait, is it really always 10 pixels? That seems odd.

William 3 months ago

I think D) Absolute could work too!

Tresa 3 months ago

Definitely B) Relative, it allows for that offset.

Joanna 3 months ago

I thought fixed positioning was for elements that stay in one place even when scrolling, so that can't be it. I lean towards relative, but I need to double-check.

Vallie 3 months ago

I feel like static positioning wouldn't apply here since the element is being moved. I just can't recall if relative or absolute is the better choice.

Raul 3 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think absolute positioning could also work, but it depends on the context of the layout.

Zoila 4 months ago

I think it might be relative positioning since it says it's 10 pixels to the right of its normal position, but I'm not entirely sure.

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