Computer Science Topics

What is the definition of Cookies in computer science?

• A small text file stored on a user's computer by a web browser

• A type of malware that infects computers

• A programming language used for web development

• A hardware component in a computer

Which of the following is a pro of using Cookies?

• Can be used for tracking without user consent

• Enhance user experience by remembering preferences

• Vulnerable to attacks like DNS spoofing

• Limited in creating dynamic content without CSS or JavaScript

DNS (Domain Name System) is defined as:

• A system for naming computers and network services that is organized into a hierarchy of domains.

• A protocol for transferring files over the internet.

• A method for encrypting data on the internet.

• A software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.

Which of the following is an application of FTP (File Transfer Protocol)?

• Web browsing

• Website maintenance

• Embedding media

• Personalization (themes)

HTTPS uses _______ to encrypt data between the client and server.

• SSL/TLS

• HTTP

• FTP

• SMTP

True or False: A URL includes the protocol, domain, and path to a specific page or file.

• True

• False

One advantage of using HTTPS is that it encrypts data, making it secure. What is one disadvantage?

• It is slower than HTTP due to encryption overhead.

• It is not supported by all browsers.

• It does not provide data integrity.

• It is more expensive to implement.

Match the following protocols with their security level:

• Low

• HTTP

• High

• FTP

• Low

• HTTPS

• Low

• DNS

Which of the following is true about DNS?

• DNS converts IP addresses into domain names.

• DNS is used to store website data.

• DNS converts domain names into IP addresses.

• DNS encrypts all data transmitted over the network.

What does the "H" in HTTPS stand for?

• Hypertext

• Hypersecurity

• Hypertransfer

• Hypertext Transfer