Featured images in Wordpress - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What is a featured image in WordPress?

A featured image is a main image that represents a post or page. It often appears at the top or alongside the content to visually summarize the topic.

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How do you enable featured images support in a WordPress theme?

Add add_theme_support('post-thumbnails'); in the theme's functions.php file to enable featured images.

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Which WordPress function is used to display the featured image in a theme template?

Use the_post_thumbnail(); inside the loop to show the featured image for the current post.

intermediate

Can you set different sizes for featured images in WordPress?

Yes, WordPress lets you define and use different image sizes. You can specify a size name in the_post_thumbnail('size-name'); to show the image in that size.

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What happens if a post does not have a featured image set?

If no featured image is set, the theme may show a default image, no image, or a placeholder depending on how it is coded.

Which function enables featured image support in a WordPress theme?

A add_featured_image_support();

B enable_featured_image();

C set_post_thumbnail();

D add_theme_support('post-thumbnails');

The correct function is add_theme_support('post-thumbnails'); to enable featured images.

How do you display the featured image inside the WordPress loop?

A show_featured_image();

B the_post_thumbnail();

C get_featured_image();

D display_post_image();

Use the_post_thumbnail(); to display the featured image inside the loop.

What is the default size name to show the full original featured image?

A 'full'

B 'medium'

C 'thumbnail'

D 'large'

The size name 'full' shows the original full-size image.

Where do you add the code to enable featured images in a theme?

A functions.php

B header.php

C style.css

D index.php

You add add_theme_support('post-thumbnails'); in the functions.php file.

If a post has no featured image, what might a theme show?

A An error message

B The post content twice

C A default image or placeholder

D Nothing, always blank space

Themes often show a default image or placeholder if no featured image is set.

Explain how to enable and display featured images in a WordPress theme.

Think about theme setup and template tags.

Describe what happens when a post does not have a featured image set and how themes handle it.

Consider fallback behavior.