HTTP Flashcards

1
Q

What is a client?

A

A service requester

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2
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What is a server?

A

A provider of a resource or service

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3
Q

Which HTTP method does a browser issue to a web server when you visit a URL?

A

GET;

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4
Q

What three things are on the start-line of an HTTP request message?

A

http method, request target, and the http version

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5
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What three things are on the start-line of an HTTP response message?

A

protocol version, status code, and status text

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6
Q

What are HTTP headers?

A

a field of an HTTP request or response that passes additional context and metadata about the request or response

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7
Q

Where would you go if you wanted to learn more about a specific HTTP Header?

A

MDN

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8
Q

Is a body required for a valid HTTP request or response message?

A

No

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