MCQs on HTTP ( HyperText Transfer Protocol )

by Yogi P - August 25, 2025

MCQs on HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol )


Q 1: What does HTTP stand for?

  • A Hyper Transfer Text Protocol
  • B HyperText Tracing Protocol
  • C HyperText Transfer Protocol
  • D High Tech Transmission Protocol

Answer: (C) HyperText Transfer Protocol


Q 2: What is the primary purpose of HTTP?

  • A Encrypting data
  • B Compressing files
  • C Communication on the World Wide Web
  • D Error checking in software

Answer: (C) Communication on the World Wide Web


Q 3: Which of the following is NOT a common HTTP request type?

  • A GET
  • B POST
  • C VIEW
  • D DELETE

Answer: (C) VIEW


Q 4: What does a web browser send to the server when you type in a web address?

  • A HTTP cookie
  • B HTTP response
  • C HTTP authentication
  • D HTTP request

Answer: (D) HTTP request


Q 5: Which part of an HTTP request specifies the action to be taken on the requested resource?

  • A Headers
  • B Request Line
  • C Body
  • D Cookies

Answer: (B) Request Line


Q 6: Which component of an HTTP request can be used to store information about a particular user?

  • A Authentication
  • B Body
  • C Cookies
  • D Headers

Answer: (C) Cookies


Q 7: What can be used to store previously fetched webpages for faster retrieval in future requests?

  • A Authentication
  • B Cookies
  • C Headers
  • D Caching

Answer: (D) Caching


Q 8: HTTP is the foundation of which of the following?

  • A Operating Systems
  • B Network Cabling
  • C World Wide Web
  • D Computer Hardware

Answer: (C) World Wide Web



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