Cookies in Web Technology : Practice MCQ Questions & Answers with Explanations

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Cookies are used to:

A

Store browsing information of the user

B

Delete the data of the system

C

Copy data and transfer it to an unauthorized user

D

Hack the system

E

None of the above

Correct Answer:

(A) Store browsing information of the user

Explanation:

Cookies are small files saved on a user's computer, designed to hold a modest amount of data specific to a particular client and website, accessible by the web server or client. They allow the server to deliver pages tailored to a specific user and carry session information across visits; the other options describe malicious actions unrelated to legitimate cookie use.