Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Cookie

What is the main purpose of a cookie?

• Display images on websites

• Translate text on websites

• Play videos on websites

• Remember information about you

What type of information can be stored in a cookie for a specific site?

• Login information

• Weather forecasts

• Historical events

• Math equations

How do cookies help with logging into a website?

• Store login information

• Block pop-up ads

• Play music on the website

• Change the website layout

What are the two different flavors of browser cookies?

• Session and Persistent

• Sweet and Salty

• Hot and Cold

• Fast and Slow

What happens to session cookies when the browser is closed?

• They change color

• They multiply

• They are saved forever

• They are deleted

How long can persistent cookies store data for?

• For a few seconds

• For a few minutes

• Only for a few hours

• From a few days to several years

Where are all cookies saved in a web browser?

• In a folder outside the browser

• In multiple files

• In the cloud

• In a single file

Why is it not recommended to disallow cookies in your browser?

• Cookies are expensive

• Many websites require cookies to function properly

• Cookies slow down your internet speed

• Cookies are harmful to your computer

What can you do in most browsers regarding cookies?

• View, delete, or prevent cookies

• Eat cookies

• Bake cookies

• Share cookies with friends

What happens if you switch web browsers in terms of cookies?

• Cookies will double in size

• Cookies will disappear

• Old cookies will transfer automatically

• New cookies will need to be created