Server Side Scripting (PHP)

What is PHP?

• A widely-used open source general-purpose scripting language.

• A type of database.

• A web server software.

• A programming language for mobile apps.

What are the features of PHP?

• Easy to learn and runs efficiently.

• Requires complex setup.

• Not compatible with any server.

• Is a paid software.

What does PHP stand for?

• Hypertext Preprocessor

• Personal Home Page

• Private Hypertext Page

• Public Hypertext Preprocessor

What is the output of the following PHP code: echo 'Hello World!';

• Hello World!

• Hello World

• Hello

• World!

What is the significance of the $ sign in PHP?

• It indicates a variable.

• It indicates a function.

• It indicates a constant.

• It indicates an array.

What is the purpose of the echo statement in PHP?

• To output text to the screen.

• To declare a variable.

• To create a function.

• To include a file.

What is the correct file extension for PHP files?

• .php

• .html

• .txt

• .xml

What is a variable in PHP?

• A symbol that stands for a value.

• A type of function.

• A type of array.

• A type of database.

What does it mean that PHP is a loosely typed language?

• Variables do not need to be declared with a data type.

• All variables must be declared with a data type.

• Variables can only hold one type of data.

• Variables must be declared before use.

What must a variable name start with?

• A letter or underscore

• A number

• A special character