http-messages-recap Flashcards
1
Q
What is a client?
A
Service requester who receives data from servers
2
Q
What is a server?
A
a server runs one or more server programs which share their resources with clients
3
Q
Which HTTP method does a browser issue to a web server when you visit a URL?
A
get request
4
Q
What is on the first line of an HTTP request message?
A
an HTTP method that describes the action to be performer, the request target, the http version which defines the structure of the remaining message
5
Q
What is on the first line of an HTTP response message?
A
The protocol version usually HTTP 1.1 , a status code indicating success or failure, a status text
6
Q
What are HTTP headers?
A
HTTP headers are case insensitive strings followed by a colon and value who’s structure depends on the type of header
