http Flashcards

1
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What is a client?

A

the requestor of a resource/service

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What is a server?

A

the provider of a resource/service

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3
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Which HTTP method does a browser issue to a web server when you visit a URL?

A

GET

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4
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What three things are on the start-line of an HTTP request message?

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  1. an HTTP method that describes the action to be performed. (verb like GET, PUT, POST, or noun like HEAD, OPTIONS)
  2. request target
  3. HTTP version, which defines structure of remaining message
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What three things are on the start-line of an HTTP response message?

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  1. Protocol Version
  2. status code
  3. status text
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6
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What are HTTP headers?

A

they let the client and the server pass additional information with an HTTP request or response.

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7
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Where would you go if you wanted to learn more about a specific HTTP Header?

A

IANA registry

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8
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Is a body required for a valid HTTP request or response message?

A

No

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9
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What is a client?

A

requester of a resource or service

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What is a server?

A

provider of a resource or service

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

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GET

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What is on the first line of an HTTP request message?

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  1. an HTTP method that describes the action to be performed. (verb like GET, PUT, POST, or noun like HEAD, OPTIONS)
  2. request target
  3. HTTP version, which defines structure of remaining message
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What is on the first line of an HTTP response message?

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  1. Protocol Version
  2. status code
  3. status text
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What are HTTP headers?

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they let the client and the server pass additional information with an HTTP request or response.

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Is a body required for a valid HTTP message?

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No

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