HTTP Protocol and URI Structure Quiz

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What is the primary difference between traditional and contemporary paths?

Traditional paths are used for virtual resources, while contemporary paths are used for executable resources
Traditional paths are used for directory trees, while contemporary paths are used for web pages
Traditional paths are used for web pages, while contemporary paths are used for directory trees
Traditional paths are used for executable resources, while contemporary paths are used for virtual resources (correct)

What is the purpose of the query component in a URL?

To pass parameters or data to a web server as part of an HTTP request (correct)
To identify a specific resource in a directory tree
To define the structure of an XML document
To specify the path to a web page

Which OSI model layer is JSON and XML primarily a part of?

Network layer
Session layer
Transport layer
Application layer (correct)

What is the main difference between open and closed data transfer?

Open data transfer is accessible by any client, while closed data transfer is only accessible by certain clients (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an XML schema?

To define the structure and data types of XML documents (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which situation would JSON be less preferable than XML?

When working with complex data types (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a URI?

To standardize the way resources are identified (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are ports below 1024 considered privileged?

Because they are reserved for system services (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does a top-level domain (TLD) in a URI represent?

The type of organization or location associated with the domain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates a URL from a URI?

A URI is a generic identifier, while a URL includes information to locate and access resources (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a port in network communication?

To route data to the correct application on the destination host (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does a traditional path differ from a contemporary path?

Traditional paths define resource locations without query strings, whereas contemporary paths may include query strings (C) Signup and view all the answers