18 Questions
What is the MOST common HTTP method used on the Web today?
GET
Which HTTP method is suitable for submitting data to be processed to the identified resource?
POST
What does the HEAD method return compared to a GET request?
A response identical to GET but without the response body
Which HTTP method echoes back the received request for client verification?
TRACE
Which of the following HTTP methods should NOT be used for operations that cause side-effects?
GET
What is the purpose of the OPTIONS method in HTTP?
Returns the server-supported HTTP methods
What does the HTTP/1.1 200 OK message indicate?
A successful response from the server
Which component is responsible for identifying resources to be accessed using HTTP?
Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs)
In the context of HTTP, what does a request line typically contain?
Request method and URI
What is a mandatory requirement for the end of the request line and headers in the HTTP/1.1 protocol?
Carriage return
How does a typical HTTP connection start between a client and a server?
Client opens a socket to port 80 on the server
Which header is non-optional in an HTTP/1.1 request message?
Host header
Which protocol does HTTP rely on for establishing a connection?
TCP/IP
What is the default port that an HTTP server listens on for incoming requests?
Port 80
What type of request does an HTTP client initiate to establish a connection with the server?
TCP Connection
What is the purpose of a URL in the context of HTTP?
To identify the location of a resource on the Internet
After receiving an HTTP request, what does the server send back to the client?
Status line
What kind of protocol does HTTP presume for its operation?
Reliable transport protocol
Explore the basics of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), including the structure of request and response messages, identifying resources using Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs), and sending requests for specific files or information via HTTP.
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