Web Security Quiz

Which HTTP method is typically used to retrieve data from a web server?

• POST

• GET

• DELETE

• PUT

Select the correct components of an HTTP request:

• URL

• Header

• Query String

• API Key

A user reports that their browser is stuck on a loading screen. Which HTTP status code is the browser most likely encountering?

• 200 OK

• 500 Internal Server Error

• 404 Not Found

• 408 Request Timeout

Which authentication mechanism is widely used to avoid the need to repeatedly enter credentials?

• OAuth

• Basic Authentication

• Single Sign-On (SSO)

• API Keys

Which of the following are multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods?

• OTP via email

• Fingerprint scanning

• Username and password

• Security token

A user is trying to log into a web app using an OAuth-based service. The application redirects them to another page for authentication. What is this process called?

• Tokenization

• Authorization Code Flow

• Federation

• Direct Login

What component of a web application typically handles business logic?

• Frontend

• Backend

• Database

• API Gateway

Which of the following are essential parts of a web application architecture?

• Web server

• Load balancer

• Firewall rules

• Database server

A web application uses multiple servers to handle requests and ensure availability. Which architecture is this an example of?

• Single-tier

• Multi-tier

• Monolithic

• Decentralized

What type of attack exploits unvalidated user input in SQL queries?

• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

• SQL Injection

• Directory Traversal

• Command Injection