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What is the primary purpose of cookies in web browsing?
What is the primary purpose of cookies in web browsing?
- To encrypt user information
- To manage user passwords securely
- To improve loading times of web pages
- To maintain state between transactions (correct)
Which component of the cookie mechanism allows a web server to identify a user?
Which component of the cookie mechanism allows a web server to identify a user?
- The cookie header line of the HTTP response
- The initial HTTP request message
- The backend database at the web server
- The cookie file stored on the user's device (correct)
What action does the server take when a user first visits a website?
What action does the server take when a user first visits a website?
- It automatically generates an email for the user
- It initializes a secure connection via HTTPS
- It retrieves the user's previous session data
- It creates a unique ID that acts as a cookie (correct)
In what way can cookies impact user privacy?
In what way can cookies impact user privacy?
What is contained within the cookie header line of an HTTP response?
What is contained within the cookie header line of an HTTP response?
What role does the cookie file on the user’s host play in web transactions?
What role does the cookie file on the user’s host play in web transactions?
What occurs during subsequent HTTP requests after a cookie has been set?
What occurs during subsequent HTTP requests after a cookie has been set?
Which of the following best describes the role of the backend database in relation to cookies?
Which of the following best describes the role of the backend database in relation to cookies?
What is the primary function of the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)?
What is the primary function of the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)?
Which component is responsible for sending and receiving emails on behalf of a user?
Which component is responsible for sending and receiving emails on behalf of a user?
During which phase is the email message handed off from the user agent to the mail server?
During which phase is the email message handed off from the user agent to the mail server?
What role does a mail server play in the email system?
What role does a mail server play in the email system?
What triggers the DNS lookup during email transmission?
What triggers the DNS lookup during email transmission?
What is a major limitation of using SMTP as a protocol for email transfer?
What is a major limitation of using SMTP as a protocol for email transfer?
Which part of the email handling system interacts directly with the end user?
Which part of the email handling system interacts directly with the end user?
What occurs if an email is sent to a domain that the DNS cannot resolve?
What occurs if an email is sent to a domain that the DNS cannot resolve?
How does a mail server primarily handle incoming email messages?
How does a mail server primarily handle incoming email messages?
What is not a characteristic of SMTP?
What is not a characteristic of SMTP?
Which of the following best describes the role of the Domain Name System (DNS) in email transmissions?
Which of the following best describes the role of the Domain Name System (DNS) in email transmissions?
What is the typical approach for handling multiple emails from one user agent to a mail server?
What is the typical approach for handling multiple emails from one user agent to a mail server?
What can lead to an email being classified as spam after passage through the user agent?
What can lead to an email being classified as spam after passage through the user agent?
What does the status code 301 represent?
What does the status code 301 represent?
Which command initiates a minimal GET request to an HTTP server?
Which command initiates a minimal GET request to an HTTP server?
In HTTP, what is the main characteristic of a stateless protocol?
In HTTP, what is the main characteristic of a stateless protocol?
What response does a 404 status code indicate?
What response does a 404 status code indicate?
What will happen if a client crashes while using a stateless protocol like HTTP?
What will happen if a client crashes while using a stateless protocol like HTTP?
What is the purpose of the 'Host' header in an HTTP request?
What is the purpose of the 'Host' header in an HTTP request?
What does the response code 505 indicate?
What does the response code 505 indicate?
When using Telnet to connect to a web server, which port is typically used for HTTP requests?
When using Telnet to connect to a web server, which port is typically used for HTTP requests?
What issue arises with multi-step exchanges in HTTP protocols?
What issue arises with multi-step exchanges in HTTP protocols?
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Study Notes
Web Caching
- Local web caches are inexpensive solutions that can improve data access for end-users, reducing delay and link utilization.
- Cache hit rate can significantly influence performance; a cache hit rate of 0.4 means 40% of requests are satisfied directly from the cache.
- When 60% of requests go to the origin server, access link utilization can be calculated. For instance, a data rate of 1.54 Mbps results in a utilization of approximately 0.58 when accounting for cache hits and misses.
- The average end-to-end delay also decreases with caching, estimated at approximately 1.2 seconds compared to higher delays with direct connections.
Conditional GET
- The Conditional GET mechanism reduces unnecessary data transmission by checking if the cached version of an object is up-to-date.
- Clients include an "If-modified-since" header to indicate the date of the cached object.
- If the object hasn't been modified, the server responds with a “304 Not Modified” status code, avoiding data transmission.
HTTP/2 Improvements
- HTTP/2 focuses on decreasing delay with multiple object requests.
- It allows for out-of-order delivery based on priority, enhancing efficiency.
- Unlike HTTP/1.1 which uses FCFS scheduling and is prone to head-of-line blocking, HTTP/2 mitigates these delays by interleaving frame transmissions.
Transition to HTTP/3
- HTTP/3 builds on HTTP/2's principles while addressing the limitations of TCP connections, like stalling due to packet loss during object transmission.
- It employs UDP for better performance and security, allowing for independent error and congestion control for each object.
Application Layer Overview
- Key components include P2P applications, video streaming, web applications (HTTP), email protocols (SMTP, IMAP), and the Domain Name System (DNS).
Email Architecture
- Email utilizes three main components: user agents, mail servers, and SMTP.
- Common SMTP status codes:
- “200 OK”: successful request.
- “301 Moved Permanently”: object relocated.
- “404 Not Found”: requested document is absent.
Exploring HTTP with Telnet
- Telnet allows users to communicate with web servers to send simple HTTP GET requests.
- Example request can be sent to test server responses.
Managing State with Cookies
- Cookies are utilized to maintain user state between transactions, essential in a stateless protocol like HTTP.
- Key components include:
- Cookie header in HTTP responses and requests.
- Cookie files managed by the user’s browser.
- Backend databases associating cookie IDs with user data.
- Websites can recognize returning users through cookies, facilitating personalized experiences.
Privacy Concerns with Cookies
- While cookies enhance user experience, they also raise privacy issues, as they allow sites to track detailed user behavior on their platforms.
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