HTTP Flashcards
1
Q
What is a client?
A
software or hardware sending requests to server
2
Q
What is a server?
A
the one providing the information
3
Q
Which HTTP method does a browser issue to a web server when you visit a URL?
A
get method
4
Q
What three things are on the start-line of an HTTP request message?
A
http method, request target, and then http version (usually http 1.1)
5
Q
What three things are on the start-line of an HTTP response message?
A
version of communication usually http 1.1 and status code and status text
6
Q
What are HTTP headers?
A
additional information about the request or response
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
