L2 ICT U1 Client & Server-Side Processing Flashcard

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What is client-side processing?

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Processing data on the user's computer.

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Which language is commonly used for writing small programs in client-side processing?

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Javascript

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What is a common use of client-side processing in web pages?

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Rollover Effects

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What is the purpose of validating forms in client-side processing?

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To check that what has been entered is sensible and reasonable

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What is one of the major advantages of client-side processing over server-side processing?

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Faster Response Time

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Disadvantage of client-side processing?

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It may run slowly on older, slower machines.

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What is server-side processing commonly used for?

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Compiling and running scripts on the server.

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Which of the following is an example of server-side processing?

• Checking whether someone has entered the correct login details.
• Displaying a video instantly when a user clicks on it.
• Running a Flash plugin on a web page.
• Zooming in on an image without any delay.

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Checking whether someone has entered the correct login details.

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What is a common use of server-side processing in web pages?

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To submit forms for user profile login or search engines.

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Example of a website that uses server-side processing to load user posts from a database.

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