1. Which protocol is the foundation for data communication on the web?

A. FTP B. SMTP C. HTTP D. TCP

2. Which of these is NOT a typical content type included in an HTTP response body?

A. HTML B. JSON C. Images D. SQL queries

3. What action does the PUT HTTP method perform?

A. Remove data from a server B. Update existing data on a server C. Send data without storing D. Retrieve data

4. Which HTTP status code indicates a resource was not found?

A. 200 B. 404 C. 403 D. 500

5. What role does a web browser primarily play in web architecture?

A. Storing web resources B. Processing and responding to requests C. Requesting and displaying web content D. Managing databases

6. In HTTP communication, what components are contained in an HTTP response?

A. Request method, URL, Headers, Body B. Status code, Headers, Body C. URL, Headers, Body D. Request method, Status code, URL

7. What is an example of the correct sequence in the operations of a web browser when accessing a website?

A. Send HTTP response → Render content → Resolve DNS → Send HTTP request B. Resolve DNS → Send HTTP request → Receive HTTP response → Render content C. Render content → Resolve DNS → Send HTTP request → Receive HTTP response D. Receive HTTP response → Send HTTP request → Render content → Resolve DNS

8. What does the client–server model help improve?

A. Decentralized data management B. Scalability and security C. Peer-to-peer communication D. Client-only processing

9. What kind of web resources do web servers store?

A. Only HTML documents B. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, and dynamic content C. Only static files D. Only executable programs

10. What does HTTP stand for?

A. Hyper Transfer Text Protocol B. HyperText Transfer Protocol C. HyperText Transmission Protocol D. Hyper Transfer Transmission Protocol

11. Which of the following is a security feature managed by web browsers?

A. Serving static content B. Managing cookies and sessions C. Resolving database queries D. Logging DNS records

12. How does HTTP communication improve maintainability on the web?

A. By using a stateful connection only B. Through its stateless and standardized request-response model C. By storing sessions only on the client D. By encrypting all traffic without exception

13. What is the correct order of components a web browser uses when rendering a web page?

A. Request → DNS resolution → Response → Rendering B. DNS resolution → Request → Response → Rendering C. Rendering → DNS resolution → Request → Response D. DNS resolution → Rendering → Request → Response

14. How does a web server process incoming requests?

A. By rendering HTML on the client B. By querying a database or retrieving a file as needed C. By caching the browser history D. By encrypting all HTTP responses only

15. Which operation happens immediately after the server queries the database during a login process?

A. Browser displays login form B. Server responds with the appropriate page (dashboard) C. DNS resolution D. Client sends logout request

16. Which of the following best describes the function of a web server?

A. Rendering web pages on the client side B. Storing, processing, and responding to client requests C. Managing browser cookies and cache D. Resolving domain names

17. Which of the following is NOT part of the client-server model?

A. Clients request services B. Servers provide services C. Clients execute database queries for the server D. Communication over a network

18. In a client-server architecture, what is the main responsibility of the server?

A. Initiate requests to the client B. Render HTML and CSS for display C. Store, process requests, and respond to clients D. Manage cookies and cache only

19. Why is client-server architecture advantageous for web platforms?

A. It eliminates the need for servers B. It centralizes data management and improves security C. It allows clients to store data permanently D. It restricts access to only one user at a time

20. Which HTTP method should be used to send data to a server, such as submitting a login form?

A. GET B. POST C. DELETE D. PUT

21. Why is HTTP described as a text-based protocol?

A. It uses binary to encode messages B. It formats requests and responses in readable ASCII text C. It only transfers images D. It does not support text content

22. When submitting a login form on a website, which HTTP method is commonly used?

A. GET B. POST C. PUT D. DELETE

23. Which part of an HTTP request specifies the type of action to be performed?

A. URL B. Headers C. Request method D. Body

24. Before sending an HTTP request, what does the browser do to resolve the domain name?

A. Sends a POST request B. Calls a DNS resolver C. Opens a socket connection D. Retrieves cookies

25. How does HTTP run in the network stack?

A. Over UDP B. Over TCP/IP C. Over FTP D. Directly on IP only

26. What action is performed by the HTTP POST method that distinguishes it from GET?

A. It carries payload data in the request body B. It only retrieves data C. It deletes data on the server D. It updates data silently

27. What is the primary function of headers in an HTTP request?

A. To carry the main content like HTML B. To define metadata such as content type and authentication info C. To specify the server IP address D. To store cookies only

28. What characteristic of HTTP makes each request independent of previous requests?

A. It operates over TCP/IP B. It is a stateless protocol C. It supports secure data transfer D. It uses request and response methods

29. How does HTTPS differ from HTTP?

A. HTTPS uses a different set of methods than HTTP B. HTTPS operates without TCP/IP C. HTTPS adds a security layer to HTTP communications D. HTTPS is only used for server-to-server communications

30. Which of these is an example of a web browser?

A. Apache HTTP Server B. Google Chrome C. Microsoft IIS D. Nginx

31. Which HTTP method is used to retrieve data from a server?

A. POST B. PUT C. GET D. DELETE

32. What kind of HTTP status code indicates successful processing of a request?

A. 200 B. 404 C. 500 D. 302

33. What is the sequence in the operations of web browsers when accessing a URL?

A. Send request → User enters URL → Resolve domain → Render content → Receive response B. User enters URL → Resolve domain → Send HTTP request → Receive HTTP response → Render content C. Resolve domain → Send HTTP response → Receive HTTP request → Render content → User enters URL D. Receive HTTP response → Send HTTP request → User enters URL → Resolve domain → Render content

34. Which of the following is NOT a role of web browsers?

A. Managing cookies B. Interpreting JavaScript C. Executing server-side database queries D. Rendering web pages

35. What is the role of HTTP headers in requests or responses?

A. Provide metadata about the message B. Contain the main content (HTML, JSON) C. Specify the IP address only D. Encrypt the entire message

36. After a browser sends the login POST request, what is the server’s next step?

A. Render the login page B. Validate credentials C. Send cache data D. Query DNS

37. What is the purpose of the HTTP DELETE method?

A. To retrieve data B. To update data C. To remove data D. To send data

38. What is an example of client-server architecture in real life?

A. A standalone application B. Moodle online learning platform C. Local file storage D. Email stored locally

39. Which HTTP method would typically be used to update existing information on a server?

A. GET B. POST C. PUT D. DELETE

40. Which of the following best defines "client-server architecture"?

A. A network where clients and servers share resources equally B. A design where clients request services and servers provide services C. A peer-to-peer file sharing system D. A direct hardware-to-hardware communication

41. What is the modern, secure variant of HTTP called?

A. FTP B. HTTPS C. IP D. HTTP2

42. What is the main reason to use HTTPS over HTTP?

A. Faster connection speed B. Secure, encrypted communication C. Simpler request-response format D. It allows larger payloads

43. Which layer of the network model does HTTP primarily operate over?

A. Application layer B. Transport layer C. Network layer D. Physical layer

44. Which of the following best describes the primary role of a web browser?

A. To store and manage server data B. To execute server-side scripts C. To send requests and render web content for users D. To host databases for web applications

45. Which part of an HTTP response typically contains the status code like 200 or 404?

A. Body B. Headers C. URL D. Status line

46. Which of the following is a characteristic of HTTP?

A. Stateful B. Request–response based C. Binary-based D. Runs over UDP

47. Which example best illustrates a full web communication flow?

A. Student opening a local PDF file B. Student submitting a login form → Server validates → Server queries database → Server responds → Browser displays page C. Browser downloading an offline image D. A user typing a URL and going offline immediately

48. Which of the following is NOT an operation of a web server?

A. Listening for incoming requests B. Validating requests C. Rendering web pages client-side D. Executing server-side logic

49. What does the client–server architecture model structure in web communication?

A. Direct communication between two servers B. Communication between clients and servers C. Offline data processing D. Local storage only

50. What does it mean that HTTP is a "stateless" protocol?

A. Every request is independent and unrelated to previous requests B. It stores session information on the client C. It keeps connections open indefinitely D. It uses encryption for every request