Firefox Review: Browser Cookies Quiz and Flashcards

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Match the type of cookie with its description:

Magic cookies = Data tokens used by servers and web browsers to communicate HTTP cookies = Internet version of magic cookies designed for the web First-party cookies = Cookies from websites directly visited by users to improve user experience Third-party cookies = Cookies that track user behavior for advertising purposes

Match the term with its definition:

Magic cookies = Originally used by Unix programmers to authenticate and track users HTTP cookies = Invented in 1994 to help websites remember users and reduce server load First-party cookies = Directly from websites visited, store information relevant to the website Zombie cookies = Also known as supercookies, rise again after deletion

Match the cookie type with its characteristic:

Magic cookies = Data stored is encrypted and only server can read it HTTP cookies = Derived from magic cookies, designed specifically for the web First-party cookies = Harmless when visiting authentic and reputable websites Third-party cookies = Embedded in ads, videos, or web banners for tracking

Match the cookie type with its primary usage:

Magic cookies = Authenticate and track users in a system HTTP cookies = Help websites remember users visiting them First-party cookies = Improve online user experience by storing relevant information Third-party cookies = Track user behavior for advertising purposes Signup and view all the answers

Match the term with its functionality:

Magic cookies = Allow servers and browsers to communicate HTTP cookies = Remember users visiting websites and reduce server burden First-party cookies = Store information about past views and settings preferences Third-party cookies = Track behavior for advertising, not direct part of visited websites Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to internet cookies with their definitions:

Cookies = Small text files containing unique data to identify your computer to the network Unique identifier = A piece of data that distinguishes one user from another on a website Personalized experience = The way a website tailors content and features based on your previous interactions Personally identifiable information = Data that can identify an individual, such as name, address, email, or phone number Signup and view all the answers

Match the following scenarios with their corresponding use of internet cookies:

Auto-filled login information = Cookies provided your login information to the website Retaining items in an online shopping cart = Cookies remember the items in your cart from previous visits Tailoring website content based on browsing history = Cookies help websites provide a personalized experience based on your interactions Recognizing returning visitors = Cookies allow websites to identify users who have visited before Signup and view all the answers

Match the concerns related to privacy with their explanation:

Tracking browsing habits = Some people are concerned about cookies tracking the websites they visit and their online behavior Collecting personal data = Cookies may collect personally identifiable information like name, address, or email if provided to a website Storage of sensitive information = There are worries about cookies storing personal details on the hard drive Lack of transparency in data usage = Concerns arise due to a lack of clarity about how websites utilize the data collected through cookies Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cookie-related terms with their significance:

Browser cookie file location = The folder on your hard drive where cookies are stored by your browser User identification on websites = Cookies help in identifying users when they revisit websites Website authentication = Cookies play a role in providing login credentials automatically on websites Data exchange between browser and site = Cookies facilitate communication between your browser and the website you're visiting Signup and view all the answers

Match the examples of cookie usage with their corresponding scenarios:

Auto-filled username and password = Example of cookies providing login information to websites Retained items in online shopping cart = Illustration of cookies remembering items for a convenient shopping experience Customized website content display = Cookies help in tailoring content based on user preferences and history Recognizing returning visitors = Usage example of cookies identifying users who have visited a site before Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

What are Internet Cookies?

Cookies are small text files containing unique data to identify your computer to the network.
They are stored in a cookie file in your browser's folder on your hard drive.
Cookies typically include a unique identifier and a site name, and may include personally identifiable information.

How do Cookies Work?

When you visit a website, it gives your browser a cookie to store on your hard drive.
The next time you visit the same website, the browser gives back the cookie to identify you.
This allows the website to load with a personalized experience.

What are Cookies Used for on Websites?

The main purpose of cookies is to make the internet experience easier for users.
Cookies allow websites to remember past visits and load with the user's preferences.

Types of Computer Cookies

Magic Cookies

Originally used by Unix programmers to authenticate and track users in a system.
Magic cookies are data tokens that allow servers and web browsers to communicate.
The data stored in magic cookies are encrypted.

HTTP Cookies

The internet version of magic cookies.
Invented by Lou Montulli in 1994 to help websites remember users and lessen the burden on web servers.

First-Party Cookies

Cookies from websites you directly visit in your browser.
Used to improve online user experience by storing information relevant to the website.

Third-Party Cookies

Track user behavior for advertising purposes and aren't a direct part of the websites you visit.
Usually embedded in ads, videos, or web banners.

Zombie Cookies

A type of third-party cookie that isn't stored in the same place as regular cookies.
Can reinstall themselves even after deletion.

Importance of Understanding Cookies

Cookies have existed for almost as long as the internet.
It's important to understand how they work and how to keep online data safe.

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Learn about the history of browser cookies, how they track your browsing habits, and ways to protect your privacy online. Discover how to manage and control the use of cookies for a safer internet experience.