Client-Server Paradigm and Web Basics
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What are the two main components of the client-server paradigm?

  • Server and database
  • Client and application
  • Client and network
  • Client and server (correct)

    • Which protocol is primarily used by web browsers to access web services?

  • SSH
  • SMTP
  • FTP
  • HTTP (correct)

    • What was the initial goal of the World Wide Web when it was proposed?

  • To provide a platform for social media
  • To allow researchers to access each other's work (correct)
  • To facilitate online gaming
  • To sell products online

    • In the context of the World Wide Web, what role does a web client play?

    <p>It sends requests to the server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a client requests content from multiple servers, what is occurring?

    <p>A client-server interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following protocols is not classified under client protocols for web clients?

    <p>IP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym 'CERN' stand for in the context of the World Wide Web?

    <p>European Organization for Nuclear Research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of service does the World Wide Web provide?

    <p>Access to web pages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) require to uniquely identify a web page?

    <p>Host, port, path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is commonly assigned to port 80?

    <p>HTTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a nonpersistent connection, what happens after a client sends a request?

    <p>The server responds and closes the connection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three broad categories of documents found in the World Wide Web?

    <p>Static, Dynamic, Active</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the role of TCP in HTTP communication?

    <p>TCP ensures a connection-oriented and reliable communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step for a client to initiate communication with a server using TCP?

    <p>The client opens a TCP connection to the server.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the path in a URL?

    <p>It identifies the file’s location and name on the server.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method used to establish connections in HTTP?

    <p>Temporary connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of using a persistent connection?

    <p>It saves time and resources by allowing multiple requests to be handled over the same connection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the role of cookies on the web?

    <p>Cookies remember user information, such as login details and shopping cart items.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a server sends a cookie in a response?

    <p>The browser stores the cookie in the cookie directory sorted by the server domain name.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which HTTP status code indicates a successful request?

    <p>2xx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is NOT associated with persistent connections?

    <p>Separate buffers for each request sent through the same connection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which information is typically included in the cookie stored by a server?

    <p>Domain name of the client.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 3xx HTTP status code signify?

    <p>Redirection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario can a server close a persistent connection?

    <p>Upon client request or if a timeout has occurred.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Client-Server Paradigm

    • Consists of a client and a server
    • A client initiates communication by sending a request
    • A server waits for requests from clients
    • An example is the World Wide Web, where a web browser is the client and a web server provides the service

    World Wide Web (WWW) and HTTP

    • Proposed by CERN in 1989 to enable researchers to share data
    • Commercial usage gained prominence in the early 1990s
    • A client-server service, with web browsers as clients and web servers providing services
    • Websites contain web pages, stored on web servers
    • Web clients include web browsers
    • Web Servers are responsible for storing webpages and responding to requests

    Uniform Resource Locator (URL)

    • Used to identify a web page by its host, port, and path
    • Host: the IP address or domain name of the server
    • Port: a 16-bit integer, typically predefined for client-server applications (e.g., port 80 for HTTP)
    • Path: specifies the file's location and name within the server’s file system.
    • The protocol (HTTP, FTP) determines the client-server application to be used.
    • The format combines the protocol, host, port, and path

    Web Document Types

    • Static documents: content remains unchanged
    • Dynamic documents: content changes based on user input or server-side logic
    • Active documents: content includes interactive features like scripts or applets

    HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

    • Defines rules for client-server communication to retrieve web pages
    • Clients send requests, while servers return responses
    • Server typically uses port 80, while clients use temporary ports
    • Uses the services of TCP for reliable, connection-oriented communication

    HTTP Connection Types

    • Nonpersistent: a TCP connection is established for each request/response, closing after each transaction.
    • Persistent: a TCP connection remains open for multiple requests, saving time and resources.

    HTTP Methods

    • GET: retrieves data from a specified resource
    • POST: sends data to a specified resource
    • HEAD: retrieves the header information of a specified resource
    • PUT: stores data at a specified resource
    • DELETE: removes a specified resource

    HTTP Status Codes

    • Success (2xx): indicates successful completion
    • Redirection (3xx): directs the client to another resource
    • Error (4xx): indicates a client error
    • Error (5xx): indicates a server error

    Cookies

    • Used to store information about clients on the server
    • Stored by browsers in the cookie directory, sorted by domain name
    • Provide features like remembering login details, visitor counters, and targeted advertising

    Request and Response Messages

    • Follow a specific format.
    • Request Messages contain headers (e.g., GET, POST) and the requested URL.
    • Response Messages consist of headers (e.g., status code, cookies, content-type), followed by the actual data.

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    This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of the client-server paradigm, including its components and examples like the World Wide Web. You will also learn about HTTP and Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), essential for understanding web communication. Test your knowledge on how web browsers and servers interact!

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