CPA Web Development & APIs 3

Question 1

Which HTTP method is used to partially update an existing resource?

Accepted Answer

PATCH

Answer

PATCH is used to apply partial modifications to a resource, unlike PUT which replaces the entire resource.

Question 2

What is the primary difference between cookies and server-side sessions?

Accepted Answer

Cookies are stored on the client side; sessions are stored on the server side

Answer

Cookies are stored in the user's browser (client side), while sessions store data on the server and use a session ID (often stored in a cookie) to identify the user.

Question 3

What does JSON stand for?

Accepted Answer

JavaScript Object Notation

Answer

JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation, a lightweight, text-based data interchange format that is easy for humans to read and write and easy for machines to parse.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the HTTP Authorization header?

Accepted Answer

To provide credentials for authenticating the client with the server

Answer

The Authorization header carries credentials such as bearer tokens or basic auth credentials that authenticate the client making the HTTP request.

Question 5

What does an HTTP status code of 201 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A new resource was successfully created

Answer

HTTP 201 (Created) indicates that the request was successful and a new resource has been created as a result, typically in response to a POST request.

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CPA Web Development & APIs 3