Test how well you apply structured data 2.0: beyond basic schema in real projects. Each question reflects current Google guidance and accepted practice.
Which structured data format does Google recommend using when possible?
Microformats2
RDFa
JSON‑LD
Microdata
What does valid structured data provide regarding rich results?
Eligibility for rich results, not a guarantee
Higher core rankings by itself
Automatic display of all enhancements
Manual action protection
What requirement applies to content referenced in markup?
Hidden markup for SEO is fine
Markup can contradict page content
Marked‑up content should be visible on the page to users
Place data only in robots‑blocked iframes
Which official tool checks eligibility and common errors for supported features?
GA4 DebugView
Rich Results Test
Mobile‑Friendly Test
PageSpeed Insights lab test
What happens if Google issues a structured data manual action?
It blocks crawling permanently
The page loses eligibility for rich results, not core rankings
The page is deindexed automatically
It boosts rankings after fix
What is a prudent response when Google phases out a structured data feature?
Keep deprecated markup forever
Duplicate markup in multiple formats
Remove or update markup and focus on supported features
Add hidden schema to force results
Which guideline about access applies to structured data?
Serve markup only to bots
Don’t block pages with structured data from Googlebot
Require login for markup to count
Block with robots.txt for speed
For Article markup eligibility, which must you follow?
Use only Microdata
Include every optional property
Host JSON‑LD in external JS only
Search Essentials and general structured data policies
Which statement best describes structured data and rankings?
Schema alone improves core rankings
SPAs are ineligible for rich results
It can enable special presentations, but doesn’t replace relevance/quality
Any schema guarantees higher CTR
What is a safe practice when marking up organization identity?
Use invented identifiers for more features
Provide accurate name, logo, and contact details that match the page
Mark up competitors’ information
Repeat a generic logo URL for all sites
Starter
Good start. Review the fundamentals of Structured Data 2.0 and retest after fixes.
Solid
Nice work. Tighten weak spots and align with current guidance for consistent wins.
Expert!
Outstanding mastery of Structured Data 2.0. Keep shipping playbooks and share benchmarks.
