AWS, JavaScript, React - Deploy Web Apps on the Cloud - Introduction to Web Servers

This video tutorial provides an introduction to web servers, explaining their role in hosting and delivering web content. It covers the components of web servers, including hardware and software, and details the HTTP protocol used for web communication. The tutorial also explains the process of HTTP requests and responses, and outlines the rules for client-server communication. By the end, viewers will have a foundational understanding of web servers and their operation.

What are the two main components that enable the operability of a web server?

• Hardware and software

• HTML and CSS

• Client and server

• JavaScript and PHP

Which of the following is NOT stored on a web server?

• Static HTML documents

• Dynamic scripts

• Web browser

• Images

What is the primary role of web server software?

• To create web pages

• To connect to the Internet

• To store images

• To control file accessibility

Which protocol is used for communication between a web browser and a web server?

• HTTP

• SMTP

• TCP

• FTP

What mechanism does HTTP use to facilitate communication?

• Data streaming

• Email exchange

• File transfer

• Request-response

What happens if a web server cannot find a file matching the requested URL?

• It sends a success message

• It sends a 404 error message

• It redirects to the homepage

• It closes the connection

What must every HTTP request receive from the server?

• A file download

• A response

• A redirect

• An image