Understanding Website Cookies

The video explains what website cookies are, their functions, and how they work. It covers the history of cookies, their invention by Lou Montulli, and their role in web browsing. The video also discusses the different types of cookies, including third-party cookies, and the privacy concerns associated with them. It concludes with a call to action for viewers to like and subscribe.

What is one of the primary functions of cookies on websites?

• To increase website loading speed

• To track user browsing activity

• To provide free internet access

• To enhance website graphics

What is the main benefit of cookies for website owners?

• Faster website loading times

• Accurate tracking of unique visitors

• Improved website aesthetics

• Enhanced website security

Who invented the first web cookie?

• Lou Montulli

• Marc Andreessen

• Tim Berners-Lee

• Vint Cerf

What was the original purpose of creating cookies?

• To save server space by storing shopping cart data on user computers

• To enhance website security

• To store user passwords

• To improve website design

What is the 'magic cookie' in computing?

• A type of encryption algorithm

• A method for speeding up internet connections

• A tool for enhancing graphics

• A token used to identify system logins

How does a cookie help in tracking a user's session on a website?

• By recording the user's screen resolution

• By using a unique identification code

• By storing the user's IP address

• By saving the user's browser history

What is a third-party cookie?

• A cookie that enhances website speed

• A cookie that stores user passwords

• A cookie that tracks user activity across multiple websites

• A cookie that improves website graphics

What regulation allows users to opt out of cookie usage?

• DMCA

• HIPAA

• GDPR

• COPPA

Why do websites display cookie notifications?

• To inform users about the website's design

• To comply with legal obligations

• To enhance website speed

• To improve user interface

What is the primary purpose of the video?

• To promote a new web browser

• To explain the concept and function of cookies

• To teach website design

• To discuss internet security