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Client-Side Scripting in Web Development

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What is a common cyber-security vulnerability in modern web development?

Cross-site scripting (correct)
Dynamic webpage rendering
Malicious server-side code
Client-side code injection

Where does server-side code typically run?

On the server (correct)
On a third-party platform
On the client's browser
On a cloud-based system

What is a primary function of server-side scripting?

Sending push notifications
Delivering dynamic content to webpages (correct)
Authenticating user credentials
Rendering static webpages

What is a common use of client-side code in modern web development?

Rendering dynamic webpages (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between client-side and server-side code?

The location where the code runs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an authenticator in a cookie-based authentication system?

To verify the authenticity of the client (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using client-side code in web development?

Faster and more reliable interactive content (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for authenticators in a cookie-based authentication system?

They must be tamper-proof and unforgeable (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between client-side code and server-side code?

Client-side code is executed on the user's machine, while server-side code is executed on the web server (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk associated with client-side code?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical purpose of a cookie in a web application?

To store an authenticator for authentication purposes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a sandbox in a browser?

To separate and limit running untrusted programs (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a security implication of the Domain Object Model (DOM)?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of client-side scripting languages?

Executed on the client-side (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk of using client-side scripting?

Running untrusted scripts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of using server-side scripting languages?

Support for multiple programming languages (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of the browser's security policy?

Managing browser-maintained resources (B) Signup and view all the answers