HTTP Flashcards
1
Q
What is a client?
A
Program or Device that Requests a Service
2
Q
What is a server?
A
A provider
3
Q
Which HTTP method does a browser issue to a web server when you visit a URL?
A
GET
4
Q
What three things are on the start-line of an HTTP request message?
A
HTTP method, Request Target, HTTP version
5
Q
What three things are on the start-line of an HTTP response message?
A
Protocol version, Status code, Status text (Human readable version of status code)
6
Q
What are HTTP headers?
A
Similar in function to HTML head element. Holds metadata.
7
Q
Where would you go if you wanted to learn more about a specific HTTP Header?
A
MDN
8
Q
Is a body required for a valid HTTP request or response message?
A
No
