What is a web server? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is a web server?
A. A program that stores and serves web pages
B. A search engine
C. A program that browses web pages
D. An email client
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A web server is software that handles HTTP requests and serves web pages to clients, e.g., Apache, Nginx.

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Question #1
Which of the following is a valid email protocol used for retrieving messages from a mail server without deleting them?
A. SMTP
B. MIME
C. POP3
D. IMAP

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) allows users to access and manage emails on the server, typically keeping messages on the server, unlike POP3 which often downloads and deletes.

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Question #2
Which element in a web application setup serves as a central logical script engine translating database contents into formatted web assets on the fly, typically called a CMS?
A. Static Web Page Layout Document
B. Content Management System (e.g., WordPress)
C. DNS Resolver Network Interface Router
D. File Transfer Protocol desktop bridge software

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A Content Management System (CMS) is a server-side application platform that dynamically coordinates database content, templates, and permissions to publish and manage web pages.

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Question #3
What is the purpose of the 'X-Frame-Options' HTTP header?
A. To set cookies
B. To prevent clickjacking by controlling iframe embedding
C. To enable CORS
D. To specify content security policy

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
X-Frame-Options is used to indicate whether a browser should be allowed to render a page in a , , or , helping to prevent clickjacking.

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