Drupal 7 Practice Exam
The Drupal 7 exam assesses individuals' proficiency in building, managing, and customizing websites using Drupal 7, a popular open-source content management system (CMS). Drupal 7 offers a robust platform for creating a wide range of websites, from simple blogs to complex enterprise-level applications. This exam covers various aspects of Drupal 7 development and administration, including site building, theming, module development, and site maintenance.
Skills Required
- Understanding of Content Management Systems (CMS): Familiarity with the concepts and principles of CMS, including content types, taxonomies, user roles, and permissions.
- Drupal Site Building: Proficiency in setting up and configuring Drupal sites, including creating content types, configuring views, managing menus, and configuring user permissions.
- Drupal Theming: Knowledge of Drupal theming concepts and best practices, including working with themes, templates, CSS, and JavaScript to customize the appearance and layout of Drupal sites.
- Drupal Module Development: Ability to develop custom Drupal modules using PHP and Drupal's API, including creating hooks, implementing forms, and integrating with Drupal's database and functionality.
- Drupal Site Maintenance: Skills in maintaining and updating Drupal sites, including performing security updates, managing backups, optimizing performance, and troubleshooting common issues.
Who should take the exam?
- Web Developers: Developers interested in specializing in Drupal development and building websites and web applications using Drupal 7.
- Drupal Site Administrators: Individuals responsible for managing and maintaining Drupal sites, including configuring settings, managing content, and administering user accounts.
- Freelancers and Agencies: Freelancers and web development agencies looking to offer Drupal development services to clients and build Drupal-based websites.
- IT Professionals: IT professionals seeking to enhance their skills in Drupal development and administration to support Drupal-based projects within their organizations.
- Content Managers: Content managers and digital marketers interested in learning how to manage and update content on Drupal websites using Drupal's administration interface.
Course Outline
The Drupal 7 exam covers the following topics :-
Module 1: Introduction to Drupal
- Overview of Drupal 7, its features, and advantages as a CMS.
- Understanding the Drupal community, documentation, and resources.
Module 2: Drupal Installation and Configuration
- Installing Drupal 7 on a web server or local development environment.
- Configuring basic site settings, including site name, default language, and site maintenance mode.
Module 3: Content Management with Drupal
- Creating and managing content types, fields, and taxonomies.
- Using Drupal's WYSIWYG editor and media management tools to create rich content.
Module 4: Drupal Site Building
- Building pages and layouts using Drupal's block system and layout tools.
- Configuring views to create dynamic lists and grids of content.
Module 5: Drupal Theming Basics
- Understanding the Drupal theme layer and template files.
- Customizing Drupal themes using CSS, JavaScript, and template overrides.
Module 6: Advanced Theming Techniques
- Creating sub-themes and responsive designs for Drupal sites.
- Theming Drupal forms, menus, and other elements for consistent branding.
Module 7: Drupal Module Development Basics
- Introduction to Drupal module development and architecture.
- Creating custom modules to extend Drupal's functionality and integrate with third-party systems.
Module 8: Developing Custom Modules
- Implementing hooks and callbacks in Drupal modules.
- Creating custom forms, database queries, and menu items in Drupal modules.
Module 9: Drupal Site Maintenance and Performance
- Performing routine maintenance tasks, such as updating Drupal core and contributed modules.
- Optimizing Drupal site performance through caching, database tuning, and code optimization.
Module 10: Drupal Security and Troubleshooting
- Implementing security best practices to protect Drupal sites from vulnerabilities and attacks.
- Troubleshooting common issues and errors in Drupal sites, including PHP errors, database errors, and site crashes.