18 Questions
What does HTTP stand for in the context of web communication?
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Which component is responsible for responding to an HTTP request sent by a client?
Origin server
In the context of HTTP, what does a URL primarily serve to do?
Identify the location of a resource on the Internet
Which underlying protocol does HTTP rely on for data transmission?
TCP/IP
What is the default port an HTTP server listens on for incoming requests?
Port 80
How does an HTTP client initiate a request to an HTTP server?
Establishing a TCP connection
What is the most common HTTP method used on the Web today?
GET
Which HTTP method is typically used for submitting data to be processed to the identified resource?
POST
Which HTTP method asks for a response identical to a GET request but without the response body?
HEAD
What does the OPTIONS method return when used in an HTTP request?
Returns supported HTTP methods by the server
Which HTTP method converts the request connection to a transparent TCP/IP tunnel?
CONNECT
In a web browser request message, what does a query string typically contain?
&-separated name=value pairs
What does HTTP stand for?
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
How are resources identified in HTTP?
Using URIs
What does a typical HTTP request message consist of?
Request line, headers, message body
In an HTTP request message, what must all headers end with?
CRLF
Which port does a client typically open a socket to when establishing an HTTP connection?
Port 80
What happens after the server sends the data in an HTTP connection?
The server closes the connection
Learn about the basic concepts of HTTP, including the request/response protocol between clients and servers, different data formats it can accept, and how servers send data back to clients. Explore the roles of user agents, origin servers, and intermediaries in the communication process.
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