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Question 1

What is the primary role of a web server?

Accepted Answer

Store and deliver web content to clients over HTTP/HTTPS

Answer

A web server receives HTTP requests from clients (browsers) and responds by delivering requested files — HTML, CSS, images, etc.

Question 2

What does FTP stand for and what is it used for in web development?

Accepted Answer

File Transfer Protocol — used to upload and download files to/from a web server

Answer

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard network protocol used to transfer files between a local computer and a remote web server.

Question 3

Which protocol is used by web browsers to securely request and receive web pages?

Accepted Answer

HTTPS

Answer

HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) encrypts communication between browser and server using TLS, protecting data in transit.

Question 4

What is a Content Delivery Network (CDN) primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Distribute web content from geographically dispersed servers to reduce latency

Answer

A CDN caches and serves static assets from servers geographically close to the end user, reducing load times and server load.

Question 5

What is the function of DNS (Domain Name System)?

Accepted Answer

Translate human-readable domain names into IP addresses

Answer

DNS acts as the internet's phone book, converting memorable domain names like www.example.com into the numeric IP addresses computers use.

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