1. What is a Theme?

A WordPress Theme is a collection of files (templates, stylesheets, images, and scripts) that controls the appearance, layout, colours, fonts, and overall design of a WordPress website. A theme changes how a website looks without affecting its content.

Definition

A WordPress Theme is a collection of files that determines the visual appearance and layout of a WordPress website.

Features of a Theme

• Controls website design and layout.
• Changes colours, fonts, and page structure.
• Supports responsive (mobile-friendly) design.
• Provides templates for pages, posts, archives, and home page.
• Can include custom widgets and menus.
• Can be customized without changing website content.

Examples of Popular Themes

• Twenty Twenty-Six
• Astra
• OceanWP
• GeneratePress
• Neve

2. How to Install & Activate a Theme

Method 1: Install Theme from WordPress Directory

Step 1:

Login to the WordPress Dashboard.

Step 2:

Go to

Appearance → Themes

Step 3:

Click Add New.

Step 4:

Search for a theme (Example: Astra).

Step 5:

Click Install.

Step 6:

After installation, click Activate.

The new theme is now active on your website.

Method 2: Upload a Theme (.zip)

Step 1:

Go to

Appearance → Themes → Add New

Step 2:

Click Upload Theme.

Step 3:

Select the downloaded .zip theme file.

Step 4:

Click Install Now.

Step 5:

Click Activate.

Changing an Existing Theme

1. Go to Appearance → Themes.
2. Hover over another installed theme.
3. Click Activate.

Exam Questions

1. What is a WordPress Theme?

A WordPress Theme is a collection of files that controls the design, layout, and appearance of a WordPress website.

2. Where can you install a new theme?

Appearance → Themes → Add New

3. Which option is used to upload a downloaded theme?

Upload Theme

4. Which option changes the website logo and title?

Site Identity

5. Which option is used to create navigation menus?

Menus

6. What are Widgets?

Widgets are small blocks of content or functionality that can be placed in widget-ready areas like the sidebar or footer.

7. What are the homepage display options?

• Latest Posts
• A Static Page

8. What is Additional CSS used for?

It is used to add custom CSS styles to change the appearance of the website without editing the theme files.