Understanding HTTP Methods and Status Codes Quiz

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What does the HTTP status code 301 signify?

The response has not been changed for caching purposes

The page requested has moved to a new URL temporarily

The client request is not understood by the server

The page requested has moved to a new URL permanently (correct)

Which status code is used for caching purposes?

400

302

301

304 (correct)

What does the HTTP status code 400 indicate?

The page redirected temporarily

The server did not understand the client's request (correct)

The page was permanently redirected

The response contains no message-body

Which HTTP status code represents a temporary redirection to another website?

302 Signup and view all the answers

What should a response with HTTP status code 304 not contain?

A message-body Signup and view all the answers

When does a client receive an HTTP status code 301 response?

When the requested page has moved to a new URL permanently Signup and view all the answers

What does a 401 HTTP status code require from the client?

Provide user authentication Signup and view all the answers

In the context of a 403 HTTP status code, what does it mean when the server refuses to fulfill a request?

The details of the refusal are provided in the response entity Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a 404 HTTP status code is received by the client?

The server did not find anything at the requested URL Signup and view all the answers

What information does a 500 HTTP status code provide?

Unexpected condition encountered by the server Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a possible reason for a 403 HTTP status code?

Incomplete request method Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a characteristic of a 401 HTTP status code?

Server challenge for deceptive requests Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of a port number?

0-65535 Signup and view all the answers

What type of ports fall under the range 1024-49151?

Registered ports Signup and view all the answers

Why are port numbers essential in data transmission?

To identify where data should be sent after transmission Signup and view all the answers

Which organization handles the registration of port numbers for applications?

Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of well-known ports?

Assigned to certain standardized uses Signup and view all the answers

Which range of port numbers can software applications and operating system services utilize to send and receive data over networks?

(0-65535) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of knowing common ports according to the text?

Identifying ancient services still operating in the infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

Which status code indicates that the page requested has been fulfilled by the server?

2xx Signup and view all the answers

Why would a bug bounty hunter benefit from understanding protocols and services?

To know how to execute version detection scans Signup and view all the answers

What type of response does a status code starting with '1xx' indicate?

Informational Response Signup and view all the answers

Why is it helpful for a security researcher to be familiar with Nmap tool?

To perform version detection and vulnerability scans Signup and view all the answers

Which status code signifies that the requested URL has been redirected elsewhere?

3xx Signup and view all the answers

What does RDBMS stand for?

Relational Database Management System Signup and view all the answers

In a database, what is a record?

An individual entry in a table Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a database management system?

Python Signup and view all the answers

What is SQL primarily used for?

Accessing and manipulating databases Signup and view all the answers

How is data stored in an RDBMS?

In database objects called tables Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a field in a database table?

To maintain specific information about every record Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

HTTP Status Codes

301 status code signifies a permanent relocation of a resource
400 status code indicates a bad request from the client
304 status code is used for caching purposes, no response body is returned
301 status code represents a permanent redirection to another website
A response with 304 status code should not contain a response body
A client receives a 301 response when a resource has been relocated permanently
401 status code requires authentication from the client
403 status code means the server refuses to fulfill a request due to permissions or access control
404 status code indicates that the requested resource cannot be found
500 status code provides information about an internal server error
A 403 status code is not due to a resource being permanently relocated

Port Numbers

Port numbers range from 0 to 65535
The range 1024-49151 is for registered ports, used by software applications and operating system services
Port numbers are essential for identifying specific processes or services in data transmission
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) handles the registration of port numbers for applications
Well-known ports (0-1023) are assigned by IANA for standard network services
Registered ports (1024-49151) can be used by software applications and operating system services
Knowing common ports is significant for identifying and understanding network communication

Database

RDBMS stands for Relational Database Management System
In a database, a record is a collection of related data
Not an example of a database management system: A spreadsheet
SQL (Structured Query Language) is primarily used for managing relational databases
Data is stored in tables with rows and columns in an RDBMS
A field in a database table is a single piece of information about a record

Miscellaneous

Bug bounty hunters benefit from understanding protocols and services to identify vulnerabilities
Status codes starting with '1xx' indicate informational responses
Nmap is a helpful tool for security researchers to scan and map networks
A status code of 301 signifies that the requested URL has been redirected elsewhere

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Test your knowledge of different HTTP methods and status codes with this quiz. Learn about the purposes of GET, POST, HEAD, and TRACE methods, as well as the meaning of HTTP status code 301 (Permanent Redirect).