ICT Web Technologies and Internet Services 2

Question 1

What distinguishes HTTPS from HTTP in terms of data security?

Accepted Answer

HTTPS encrypts data using TLS/SSL

Answer

HTTPS uses TLS (Transport Layer Security) to encrypt data in transit, protecting it from interception by third parties.

Question 2

What is a web cookie primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

To store small pieces of data on the user's browser for session management

Answer

Cookies are small text files stored on the user's browser that maintain session state, user preferences, and tracking data between visits.

Question 3

Which HTML tag is used to create a hyperlink to another web page?

Accepted Answer

<a>

Answer

The <a> (anchor) tag with an href attribute creates clickable hyperlinks that navigate users to other pages or resources.

Question 4

What does API stand for in the context of web development?

Accepted Answer

Application Programming Interface

Answer

An API (Application Programming Interface) defines a set of rules and protocols that allow different software components to communicate.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a web framework like React or Angular?

Accepted Answer

To provide structure and reusable tools for building web applications efficiently

Answer

Web frameworks provide pre-built components, conventions, and tools that help developers build web applications faster and more consistently.

ICT - Information Communication Technology Practice Test