Computer Networks Lecture 5: HTTP Protocol and Web Pages
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What is the role of the HTTP protocol in a client/server model?

  • It sends and receives web objects between clients and servers. (correct)
  • It establishes a secure connection between the client and server.
  • It handles the three-way handshake for TCP connections.
  • It translates the host name to the server IP address using the DNS.
  • What is the purpose of the Domain Name System (DNS) in the context of web pages?

  • It handles the encryption of web objects during transmission.
  • It manages the caching of web pages at the server-side.
  • It ensures the integrity of HTTP messages between clients and servers.
  • It translates host names to server IP addresses. (correct)
  • What is the significance of the port number 80 in the context of HTTP?

  • It allows web servers to listen for and accept HTTP requests. (correct)
  • It is used for initiating TCP connections between clients and servers.
  • It ensures that the web page objects are displayed correctly in the browser.
  • It handles the secure encryption of HTTP messages.
  • What is the purpose of the TCP 3-Way Handshake?

    <p>To facilitate the establishment of a TCP connection between client and server.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of a web page is addressable by a Unified Resource Locator (URL)?

    <p>Objects, such as HTML files or JPEG images</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a client request in the context of web pages and HTTP?

    <p>It requests and receives responses from web servers for web objects using the HTTP protocol.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In non-persistent HTTP connections, what is the total transmission time for sending an initial request for a web page object?

    <p>2 x RTT + transmission time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of non-persistent HTTP connections?

    <p>Higher network resource wastage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the disadvantage of persistent HTTP connections compared to non-persistent connections?

    <p>Higher CPU and memory usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of non-persistent HTTP connections in terms of security?

    <p>Connection termination after data transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In pipelined persistent connection, how many Round Trip Times (RTTs) are required for sending all the objects?

    <p>1 RTT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using persistent HTTP connections in modern browsers like Chrome and Firefox?

    <p>Lower CPU and memory usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does non-persistent HTTP connection affect network resources usage?

    <p>It increases network resource usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between pipelined and non-pipelined persistent connection?

    <p>Round Trip Times (RTTs) required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the greater CPU overhead in non-persistent HTTP connections?

    <p>Frequent TCP connection establishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for using persistent HTTP connections in modern browsers?

    <p>Reduction in Round Trip Times (RTTs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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