COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK SECURITY

INTERNET SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a browser cookie?
A
It’s a plug-in that allows you to view special types of web content.
B
It’s a type of phishing scam.
C
It’s a small piece of data that tracks your preferences on different websites.
D
It’s a tool that can test a website’s security.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cookies are text files with small pieces of data-like a username and password-that are used to identify your computer as you use a computer network. Specific cookies known as HTTP cookies are used to identify specific users and improve your web browsing experience.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cookies are small pieces of text sent to your browser by a website you visit. They help that website remember information about your visit, which can both make it easier to visit the site again and make the site more useful to you.

Detailed explanation-3: -Computer cookies are small files, often including unique identifiers that web servers send to browsers. These cookies then can be sent back to the server each time your browser requests a new page. It’s a way for a website to remember you, your preferences, and your habits online.

Detailed explanation-4: -Solution. A web cookie is a small piece of data that is sent from the user and stored in the server while a user is browsing a website.

Detailed explanation-5: -Definition: Tracking cookies are text files set by websites on a user’s browser to collect data about the user. They collect data such as clicks, shopping preferences, device specifications, location, and search history.

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