Web Technologies and Internet Services Flashcards
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What distinguishes HTTPS from HTTP in terms of data security?
Answer: HTTPS encrypts data using TLS/SSL
HTTPS uses TLS (Transport Layer Security) to encrypt data in transit, protecting it from interception by third parties.
What is a web cookie primarily used for?
Answer: To store small pieces of data on the user's browser for session management
Cookies are small text files stored on the user's browser that maintain session state, user preferences, and tracking data between visits.
Which HTML tag is used to create a hyperlink to another web page?
Answer:
The (anchor) tag with an href attribute creates clickable hyperlinks that navigate users to other pages or resources.
What does API stand for in the context of web development?
Answer: Application Programming Interface
An API (Application Programming Interface) defines a set of rules and protocols that allow different software components to communicate.
What is the purpose of a web framework like React or Angular?
Answer: To provide structure and reusable tools for building web applications efficiently
Web frameworks provide pre-built components, conventions, and tools that help developers build web applications faster and more consistently.
What is the default port number used for standard HTTP web traffic?
Answer: 80
HTTP uses port 80 by default, while HTTPS uses port 443, FTP uses port 21, and SMTP uses port 25.
What does FTP stand for, and what is it primarily used for?
Answer: File Transfer Protocol, used for transferring files between computers over a network
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard network protocol used to transfer files between a client and a server over a TCP/IP network.