CS406 (Weeks 1 to 6) based on the syllabus content:

Week 1: Course Introduction

1. What is the primary goal of this course?

o A) To understand programming languages

o B) To create traditional websites

o C) To develop and manage database-driven web applications

o D) To master SEO techniques

Answer: C

2. Which of the following is a primary text for this course?

o A) "Database-Driven Web Sites" by Jesse Feiler

o B) "Learn Python the Hard Way" by Zed Shaw

o C) "SQL for Beginners" by Matt Doyle

o D) "Modern Database Systems" by Loren Baker

Answer: A

3. Which layer is NOT part of a database-driven web application?

o A) Application logic layer

o B) Database layer

o C) Network infrastructure layer

o D) Browser layer
Answer: C

4. What is the role of a database schema?

o A) Defines database structure and relationships

o B) Stores the physical data of the database

o C) Optimizes database performance

o D) Establishes user authentication

Answer: A

5. What is the primary difference between a traditional and database-driven website?

o A) Database-driven websites interact dynamically with user data

o B) Traditional websites require databases for static data

o C) Traditional websites are built using JavaScript only

o D) Database-driven websites have no user interaction

Answer: A
 6. Who is considered the inventor of the World Wide Web?

o A) Alan Turing

o B) Tim Berners-Lee

o C) John von Neumann

o D) Steve Jobs
Answer: B

7. Which protocol does the World Wide Web primarily use?

o A) FTP

o B) HTTP

o C) SMTP

o D) POP3
Answer: B

8. What is the main advantage of database-driven websites?

o A) Low development cost

o B) Easy scalability and maintenance

o C) Static content delivery

o D) High SEO ranking

Answer: B

9. What is the external level in data abstraction?

o A) Physical data storage

o B) User-specific views of the database

o C) Entire database structure

o D) Database connection logic

Answer: B

10. What type of software is a DBMS?

o A) Operating system

o B) Database optimization tool

o C) Software for managing databases

o D) Web server application

Answer: C

Week 2: Web Application vs. Website

1. What is a characteristic of a website?

 o A) Focus on static content delivery

o B) Requires user authentication

o C) Allows dynamic data manipulation

o D) Performs high-level processing

Answer: A

2. How does a web application differ from a website?

o A) Websites perform automated tasks

o B) Web applications allow user interactions with data

o C) Websites require complex processing

o D) Web applications are marketing-focused

Answer: B

3. Which of the following is NOT a feature of a website?

o A) Data presentation

o B) User authentication

o C) Simplified navigation

o D) Brand communication
Answer: B

4. Web applications are also referred to as:

o A) Static websites

o B) Web portals

o C) Offline tools

o D) Presentation layers
Answer: B

5. What is a key feature of websites compared to web applications?

o A) Marketing-focused design

o B) High server load

o C) Task automation

o D) Data analytics
Answer: A

6. Which of the following statements about web applications is true?

o A) They are primarily used for branding

o B) They generally require authentication

o C) They lack data manipulation capabilities

 o D) They are simpler to code than websites
Answer: B

7. What is a disadvantage of websites compared to web applications?

o A) Require less server processing power

o B) Cannot manipulate data dynamically

o C) Are not accessible via browsers

o D) Need complex authentication systems

Answer: B

8. Web applications are more resource-intensive because:

o A) They handle complex tasks

o B) They lack data processing capabilities

o C) They are static in nature

o D) They do not use databases

Answer: A

9. Which of the following is true for a web application?

o A) No authentication required

o B) Less focused on marketing

o C) Easier to build than a website

o D) Requires no user interaction

Answer: B

10. Which element is specific to web applications but not websites?

o A) Static navigation

o B) User data validation

o C) Branding strategies

o D) Content marketing
Answer: B

Week 3: Building E-Commerce SMB

1. What is the first step in launching an online presence?

o A) Register a domain name

o B) Optimize for SEO

o C) Select a hosting provider

 o D) Design the website
Answer: A

2. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of being online?

o A) Building credibility

o B) Generating leads

o C) Simplifying offline customer service

o D) Connecting with customers

Answer: C

3. What does SEO stand for?

o A) Simplified E-commerce Operations

o B) Search Engine Optimization

o C) Social Engagement Opportunities

o D) Scalable Enterprise Online

Answer: B

4. Which is NOT a characteristic of a perfect domain name?

o A) Short and memorable

o B) Contains special characters

o C) Easy to spell

o D) Relevant to the business

Answer: B

5. Why is mobile-readiness important for websites?

o A) Mobile devices dominate web traffic

o B) It reduces server load

o C) Mobile sites are cheaper to maintain

o D) Mobile users avoid online shopping

Answer: A

6. Which of the following is NOT an SEO best practice?

o A) Use of keywords

o B) Optimizing page load time

o C) Hiding metadata

o D) Building backlinks
Answer: C

7. What is the purpose of an "About Us" page?

 o A) To display product pricing

o B) To introduce the brand and its values

o C) To collect customer feedback

o D) To handle user authentication

Answer: B

8. Which social media platform is best for business networking?

o A) Instagram

o B) Facebook

o C) LinkedIn

o D) Twitter
Answer: C

9. What is the main goal of content marketing?

o A) Reducing website costs

o B) Increasing lead generation

o C) Simplifying navigation

o D) Automating customer responses

Answer: B

10. What is the purpose of image optimization in SEO?

o A) Increase image resolution

o B) Improve page load speed

o C) Enhance browser compatibility

o D) Display larger image sizes

Answer: B

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Week 4: How Databases Work on the Web

1. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the World Wide Web (WWW)?

o A) Manages large amounts of data

o B) Allows for dynamic data manipulation

o C) Requires manual updates for all data changes

 o D) Supports tools for data selection and display
Answer: C

2. What protocol is primarily used to transfer resources on the web?

o A) FTP

o B) HTTP

o C) SMTP

o D) POP3
Answer: B

3. Which component is NOT part of a web database gateway?

o A) Application logic layer

o B) Database connection layer

o C) Browser layer

o D) Network infrastructure layer

Answer: D

4. What is a stateless protocol in the context of web databases?

o A) A protocol that maintains continuous connection with the server

o B) A protocol that closes the connection after each transaction

o C) A protocol used exclusively for security purposes

o D) A protocol that encrypts all web traffic

Answer: B

5. Which of the following technologies connects databases to web servers?

o A) TCP/IP

o B) Database API libraries

o C) Content Delivery Network

o D) Proxy servers
Answer: B

6. What is a benefit of using CGI for web database programming?

o A) Supports dynamic data changes

o B) Independent of programming language and web server

o C) Requires no middle-layer processing

o D) Provides the highest performance

Answer: B

7. Why are proxy servers used in web applications?

 o A) To encrypt all web traffic

o B) To store and retrieve user credentials

o C) To act as intermediaries between browsers and servers

o D) To improve database performance

Answer: C

8. Which of the following best describes "firewalls" in web applications?

o A) They prevent unauthorized access to a private network

o B) They enable faster network speeds

o C) They convert HTTP traffic into HTTPS

o D) They store database connection credentials

Answer: A

9. What is a significant difference between HTTP and HTTPS?

o A) HTTPS operates without encryption

o B) HTTPS uses SSL/TLS for secure communication

o C) HTTP supports only static websites

o D) HTTP is faster than HTTPS for secure transactions

Answer: B

10. What is the primary disadvantage of using database API libraries?

o A) They are language-dependent

o B) They reduce server efficiency

o C) They require high programming complexity

o D) They limit the number of database connections

Answer: C

Week 5: Database-Driven Websites

1. What is the key function of the database connection layer in a web application?

o A) To display dynamic content

o B) To process user input

o C) To facilitate communication between the application and the database

o D) To optimize SEO performance

Answer: C

2. What is the main characteristic of a 3-tier client-server architecture?

o A) All processes are handled by a single server

 o B) It separates presentation, logic, and data layers

o C) The application runs without a database

o D) It requires no user interaction

Answer: B

3. Which of the following is NOT a layer in a database-driven web application?

o A) Browser layer

o B) Database layer

o C) Content optimization layer

o D) Application logic layer

Answer: C

4. What is an advantage of using web database applications?

o A) They reduce server load

o B) They allow global access to data

o C) They eliminate the need for browsers

o D) They operate without database gateways

Answer: B

5. Which of these is NOT true for web database gateways?

o A) They link stateful databases with stateless HTTP

o B) They act as intermediaries between the web and DBMS

o C) They ensure encryption of all data

o D) They can be implemented client-side or server-side

Answer: C

6. What is one drawback of stateless HTTP protocols in web databases?

o A) They require continuous server connections

o B) They maintain previous transaction details

o C) They incur overhead with each database request

o D) They do not support secure transactions

Answer: C

7. What is the primary role of a digital certificate in web security?

o A) To encrypt data transmission

o B) To verify the authenticity of the sender

o C) To store user passwords securely

 o D) To act as a proxy server
Answer: B

8. What is a common feature of 2-tier client-server architecture?

o A) User interface and database reside on the same machine

o B) It separates the browser and server layers

o C) It uses a middleware layer for communication

o D) It eliminates the need for client-side scripting

Answer: A

9. What is the primary benefit of using encryption protocols like SSL in web applications?

o A) Increased database query speed

o B) Secure data transmission between client and server

o C) Reduction in server load

o D) Simplified database integration

Answer: B

10. What is the key difference between server-side and client-side solutions for database
connectivity?

o A) Server-side solutions offer faster processing

o B) Client-side solutions are more secure

o C) Server-side solutions support multiple transactions per connection

o D) Client-side solutions eliminate the need for HTTP

Answer: C

Week 6: Understanding Database Schemas

1. What is a database schema?

o A) A set of rules for coding a database application

o B) A visual or logical representation of database structure

o C) A method for optimizing query performance

o D) A layer for encrypting database connections

Answer: B

2. What is the main focus of conceptual schemas in database design?

o A) Physical data storage

o B) Application-specific views

o C) Organization's informational needs

 o D) User authentication
Answer: C

3. Which of the following is NOT a level of data abstraction in a database?

o A) External

o B) Internal

o C) Logical

o D) Procedural
Answer: D

4. What type of attributes represent properties derived from other attributes?

o A) Simple attributes

o B) Composite attributes

o C) Derived attributes

o D) Multi-valued attributes
Answer: C

5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of relational databases?

o A) Use of tables for data storage

o B) Support for hierarchical structures

o C) Defined relationships between tables

o D) Enforcement of integrity constraints

Answer: B

6. What is the purpose of data abstraction in databases?

o A) To improve query performance

o B) To hide complex storage details from users

o C) To ensure schema consistency

o D) To encrypt sensitive data

Answer: B

7. What does the external level of data abstraction focus on?

o A) Database indexing and storage

o B) User-specific views of the database

o C) Logical structure of the database

o D) Application server connections

Answer: B

8. Which of the following represents a single occurrence of an entity in a database?

 o A) Attribute

o B) Record

o C) Field

o D) View
Answer: B

9. Which type of attribute cannot be broken down further?

o A) Composite attribute

o B) Simple attribute

o C) Multi-valued attribute

o D) Derived attribute
Answer: B

10. What is an example of a multi-valued attribute?

o A) A person’s name

o B) A person’s multiple phone numbers

o C) A single unique identifier

o D) A derived value like age

Answer: B

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