http-messages Flashcards
1
Q
What is a client?
A
Piece of software asking for a service.
2
Q
What is a server?
A
Provider of the service
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
Method, request Target, verion of the protocol (HTTP 1.1)
5
Q
What three things are on the start-line of an HTTP response message?
A
Protcol version, status code, and status text
6
Q
What are HTTP headers?
A
Providing more information about what we are doing. What content type, length of the content.
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
They are not required
