HTTP Flashcards

1
Q

What is a client?

A

service requesters

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2
Q

What is a server?

A

providers 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
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
status code (for computer)
status text (for person)

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6
Q

What are HTTP headers?

A

HTTP headers let the client and the server pass additional information with an HTTP request or response. (about the message you’re sending)

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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

it is optional

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