1. (a) Explain the features of ASP.

NET
AnsASP.NET (Active Server Pages .NET) is a web application framework developed by
Microsoft for building dynamic web pages and web applications. It is a part of the larger .NET
framework and provides a variety of features for building robust and scalable web applications.
Here are some key features of ASP.NET:
1. Server-side Code Execution: ASP.NET allows developers to write server-side code using
languages such as C# or VB.NET. This code is executed on the server, and the results are sent
to the client's browser, providing a dynamic and interactive user experience.
2. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): ASP.NET supports object-oriented programming
principles, making it easier for developers to organize and manage their code. This includes
concepts such as classes, inheritance, and encapsulation.
3. State Management: ASP.NET provides various mechanisms for managing the state of a web
application. This includes session state, application state, and view state. These features help in
preserving data between requests and maintaining the state of the application.
4. ASP.NET Web Forms: Web Forms is a part of ASP.NET that simplifies the process of building
dynamic and interactive web pages. It allows developers to create complex UIs using a drag-
and-drop approach and event-driven programming.
5. Model-View-Controller (MVC): ASP.NET MVC is an architectural pattern that separates an
application into three main components: Model (data and business logic), View (user interface),
and Controller (handles user input and updates the model). This separation of concerns makes
the code more modular and maintainable.
6. ASP.NET Web API: This feature allows developers to build HTTP services that can be
consumed by a variety of clients, including web browsers and mobile devices. It is well-suited
for building RESTful APIs.
7. Security Features: ASP.NET includes built-in security features to help protect web applications
from common security threats. This includes authentication and authorization mechanisms, as
well as features to prevent common vulnerabilities such as cross-site scripting (XSS) and cross-
site request forgery (CSRF).
8. Integration with Visual Studio: ASP.NET is tightly integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio,
providing a powerful development environment with features like code completion, debugging,
and integrated testing.
9. Scalability: ASP.NET applications can be easily scaled to handle increased traffic and demand.
It supports features like caching, load balancing, and the ability to run on multiple servers.
10. Cross-platform Development: With the introduction of .NET Core (now known as .NET 5 and
later), ASP.NET applications can be developed and run on multiple platforms, including
Windows, Linux, and macOS.
These features make ASP.NET a versatile and powerful framework for building modern web
applications with a focus on performance, security, and maintainability.
(b) Explain any two validation controls
CompareValidator Control
This validator evaluates the value of an input control against another input control on the basis of
specified operator.
We can use comparison operators like: less than, equal to, greater than e
CompareValidator Properties
Property Description

AccessKey It is used to set keyboard shortcut for the control.

TabIndex The tab order of the control.

BackColor It is used to set background color of the control.

BorderColor It is used to set border color of the control.

BorderWidth It is used to set width of border of the control.

Font It is used to set font for the control text.

ForeColor It is used to set color of the control text.

Text It is used to set text to be shown for the control.

ToolTip It displays the text when mouse is over the control.

Visible To set visibility of control on the form.

Height It is used to set height of the control.

Width It is used to set width of the control.

ControlToCompare It takes ID of control to compare with.

ControlToValidate It takes ID of control to validate.

ErrorMessage It is used to display error message when validation

failed.

Operator It is used set comparison operator.

Example
Here, in the following example, we are validating user input by using CompareValidator
controller. Source code of the example is given below.
// compare_validator_demo.aspx

<%@ Page Language="C#" AutoEventWireup="true" CodeBehind="compare_validator_demo.aspx.

cs"
Inherits="asp.netexample.compare_validator_demo" %>
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<head runat="server">
<title></title>
<style type="text/css">
.auto-style1 {
width: 100%;
}
.auto-style2 {
height: 26px;
}
.auto-style3 {
 height: 26px;
width: 93px;
}
.auto-style4 {
width: 93px;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<form id="form1" runat="server">
<table class="auto-style1">
<tr>
<td class="auto-style3">
First value</td>
<td class="auto-style2">
<asp:TextBox ID="firstval" runat="server" required="true"></asp:TextBox>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="auto-style4">
Second value</td>
<td>
<asp:TextBox ID="secondval" runat="server"></asp:TextBox>
It should be greater than first value</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="auto-style4"></td>
<td>
<asp:Button ID="Button1" runat="server" Text="save"/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
< asp:CompareValidator ID="CompareValidator1" runat="server" ControlToCompare="secondva
l"
ControlToValidate="firstval" Display="Dynamic" ErrorMessage="Enter valid value" ForeColor="Red"

Operator="LessThan" Type="Integer"></asp:CompareValidator>
</form>
</body>
</html>
RangeValidator Control
This validator evaluates the value of an input control to check that the value lies between specified
ranges.It allows us to check whether the user input is between a specified upper and lower boundary.
This range can be numbers, alphabetic characters and dates.The ControlToValidateproperty is used
to specify the control to validate. The MinimumValue and MaximumValue properties are used to set
minimum and maximum boundaries for the control.RangeValidator Properties
Property Description
AccessKey It is used to set keyboard shortcut for the control.
TabIndex The tab order of the control.
BackColor It is used to set background color of the control.
BorderColor It is used to set border color of the control.
BorderWidth It is used to set width of border of the control.
Font It is used to set font for the control text.
ForeColor It is used to set color of the control text.
Text It is used to set text to be shown for the control.
ToolTip It displays the text when mouse is over the control.
Visible To set visibility of control on the form.
Height It is used to set height of the control.
Width It is used to set width of the control.
ControlToValidate It takes ID of control to validate.
ErrorMessage It is used to display error message when validation failed.
Type It is used to set datatype of the control value.
MaximumValue It is used to set upper boundary of the range.
MinimumValue It is used to set lower boundary of the range.

2. (a) Explain the following terms

HTTP Request :-
HTTP Request
HTTP Requests are messages which are sent by the client or user to initiate an action on the server.
The first line of the message includes the request message from the client to the server, the method
which is applied to the resource, identifier of the resource, and the protocol version.
Syntax
Request = Request-Line
*(( general-header
| request-header
| entity-header ) CRLF)
CRLF
[ message-body ]
Request Line
The Request-Line starts with a method token, which is followed by the Request-URI, the protocol
version, and ending with CRLF. Using the SP characters, the elements are separated.
Syntax
1. Request-Line = Method SP Request-URI SP HTTP-Version CRLF
1) Method
The method token is used to indicate the method which was performed on the resource
identified by the Request-URI. The method is case sensitive.
Syntax
Method = "OPTIONS"
| "GET"
| "HEAD"
| "POST"
| "PUT"
| "DELETE"
| "TRACE"
| "CONNECT"
| extension-method
extension-method = token
A resource is allowed a list of methods and that methods can be specified in an Allow header field. The
response's return code always notifies the client whether a method is currently allowed on a resource.
Since the set of allowed methods can be changed dynamically.
HTTP Response
HTTP Response sent by a server to the client. The response is used to provide the client with the
resource it requested. It is also used to inform the client that the action requested has been carried
out. It can also inform the client that an error occurred in processing its request.
An HTTP response contains the following things:
Status Line
 Response Header Fields or a series of HTTP headers
Message Body
In the request message, each HTTP header is followed by a carriage returns line feed (CRLF). After the
last of the HTTP headers, an additional CRLF is used and then begins the message body.
Status Line
In the response message, the status line is the first line. The status line contains three items:

a) HTTP Version Number

It is used to show the HTTP specification to which the server has tried to make the message
comply.
Example
1. HTTP-Version = HTTP/1.1
b) Status Code
It is a three-digit number that indicates the result of the request. The first digit defines the class of
the response. The last two digits do not have any categorization role. There are five values for the first
digit, which are as follows:
Code and Description
1xx: Information
It shows that the request was received and continuing the process.
2xx: Success
It shows that the action was received successfully, understood, and accepted.
3xx: Redirection
It shows that further action must be taken to complete the request.

(b) List and explain HTML server controls.

HTML Server Controls
HTML server controls are HTML elements that contain attributes to accessible at server side. By
default, HTML elements on an ASP.NET Web page are not available to the server. These components
are treated as simple text and pass through to the browser. We can convert an HTML element to
server control by adding a runat="server" and an id attribute to the component.
Now, we can easily access it at code behind.
Example
1. <input id="UserName" type="text" size="50"runat="server" />
All the HTML Server controls can be accessed through the Request object.
HTML Components
The following table contains commonly used HTML components.

Controls Name Description

It is used to create HTML button.

Button
It is used to reset all HTML form elements.
Reset Button
It is used to submit form data to the server.
Submit Button
It is used to create text input.
Text Field
It is used to create a text area in the html form.
Text Area

File It is used to create a input type = "file" component which is used to

 upload file to the server.

It is a password field which is used to get password from the user.

Password
It creates a check box that user can select or clear.
CheckBox
A radio field which is used to get user choice.
Radio Button
It allows us to present information in a tabular format.
Table
It displays an image on an HTML form
Image
It displays a list of items to the user. You can set the size from two or
ListBox more to specify how many items you wish to show.

It displays a list of items to the user in a dropdown list.

Dropdown
It displays a horizontal line across the HTML page.
Horizontal Rule

3(a) Explain Repeater, DataList control in brief

The DataList control like the Repeater control is a template driven, light weight control, and acts as a
container of repeated data items. The templates in this control are used to define the data that it will
contain. It is flexible in the sense that you can easily customize the display of one or more records that
are displayed in the control. You have a property in the DataList control called RepeatDirection that can
be used to customize the layout of the control.
This comes in handy, especially in situations where you have too many columns in your database table
or columns with larger widths of data. As an example, imagine what would happen if there is a fi eld
called Address in our Employee table having data of large size and you are displaying the data using a
Repeater, a DataGrid, or a GridView control. You will not be able to display columns of such large data
sizes with any of these controls as the display would look awkward. This is where the DataList control
fits in.
In a sense, you can think the DataList control as a combination of the DataGrid and the Repeater
controls. You can use templates with it much as you did with a Repeater control and you can also edit
the records displayed in the control, much like the DataGrid control of ASP.NET. The next section
compares the features of the three controls that we have mentioned so far, that is, the Repeater, the
DataList, and the DataGrid control of ASP.NET.

When the web page is in execution with the data bound to it using the Page_Load event, the data in
the DataList control is rendered as DataListItem objects, that is, each item displayed is actually a
DataListItem. Similar to the Repeater control, the DataList control does not have Paging and Sorting
functionalities built into it.
The following list outlines the steps that you can follow to add a DataList control in a web page and
make it working:
1. Drag and drop a DataList control in the web form from the toolbox.
2. Set the DataSourceID property of the control to the data source that you will use to bind data to the
control, that is,
you can set this to an SQL Data Source control.
 3. Open the .aspx fi le, declare the element and define the fields as per your requirements.
4. Use data binding syntax through the Eval() method to display data in these defined fields of the
control
(b) What is Global Application Class (Global.asax) ?
In the context of ASP.NET, the Global.asax file, also known as the Global Application Class, is a special
file that provides a way to respond to application-level events and execute code that needs to run
globally for the entire application. It acts as a global event handler for various events in an ASP.NET
application lifecycle.
The Global.asax file is an optional file in an ASP.NET web application, and if present, it contains code
for handling application-level events such as:
1. Application_Start: This event is triggered when the application starts for the first time. It is often
used to perform application-wide initialization tasks.
2. Application_End: This event is raised when the application is shutting down, allowing you to perform
cleanup tasks.
3. Application_BeginRequest and Application_EndRequest: These events are fired at the beginning
and end of each request, respectively. They can be used to perform tasks such as logging,
authentication, or modifying the request/response.
4. Application_Error: This event is raised when an unhandled exception occurs in the application. It can
be used to log errors or redirect the user to a custom error page.
5. Session_Start and Session_End: These events are triggered when a new session starts or ends,
allowing you to perform tasks related to session management.
Here's a simple example of a Global.asax file:
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<%@ Application Language="C#" %> <script runat="server"> void Application_Start(object sender,
EventArgs e)
{ // Code that runs on application startup
}
void Application_End(object sender, EventArgs e)
{ // Code that runs on application shutdown
}
void Application_Error(object sender, EventArgs e)
{ // Code that runs when an unhandled error occurs
}
void Session_Start(object sender, EventArgs e)
{ // Code that runs when a new session is started
}
void Session_End(object sender, EventArgs e)
{ // Code that runs when a session ends
} </script>
In this example, you can place your application-wide initialization, cleanup, and error-handling code
within the corresponding event handlers. This provides a centralized location for managing application-
level events in an ASP.NET application.
 4. (a) Explain any two navigation control in detail
Navigation controls in web development are elements that facilitate navigation through a website or
web application. They help users move between different pages, sections, or views of the site. Two
common navigation controls in ASP.NET are the Menu and the SiteMapPath controls.
1. Menu Control:
 The Menu control is used to create hierarchical navigation menus. It allows you to define a menu
structure with items and subitems, making it easy to create dropdown menus and submenus.
 Properties:
 DataSource: You can bind the Menu control to a data source such as a sitemap or an XML file.
 DynamicPopulate: Enables dynamic population of menu items using AJAX.
 Orientation: Specifies whether the menu is displayed horizontally or vertically.
 StaticDisplayLevels: Determines the number of levels to display initially.
 Events:
 MenuItemClick: Fired when a menu item is clicked.
Example of a simple Menu control:
<asp:Menu ID="NavigationMenu" runat="server" Orientation="Horizontal"
StaticDisplayLevels="2">
<Items>
<asp:MenuItem Text="Home" NavigateUrl="~/Default.aspx" />
<asp:MenuItem Text="Products">
<asp:MenuItem Text="Laptops" NavigateUrl="~/Products/Laptops.aspx" />
<asp:MenuItem Text="Smartphones" NavigateUrl="~/Products/Smartphones.aspx" />
</asp:MenuItem>
<asp:MenuItem Text="Contact" NavigateUrl="~/Contact.aspx" />
</Items>
</asp:Menu>
SiteMapPath Control:
 The SiteMapPath control is used to display a breadcrumb trail that shows the user's current
location within the site's hierarchy. It is often linked to a site map defined in the web.sitemap
file.
 Properties:
 SiteMapProvider: Specifies the site map provider to use.
 RenderCurrentNodeAsLink: Determines whether the current node is rendered as a
hyperlink.
 SeparatorTemplate: Allows customization of the separator between breadcrumb
nodes.
 ShowToolTips: Indicates whether to display tooltips for each node.
 Events:
 ItemCreated: Raised when an item in the breadcrumb trail is created.
Example of a SiteMapPath control:
 <asp:SiteMapPath ID="SiteMapPath1" runat="server"
SiteMapProvider="XmlSiteMapProvider"
RenderCurrentNodeAsLink="true"
ShowToolTips="true">
<CurrentNodeStyle ForeColor="Red" />
</asp:SiteMapPath>
This control will automatically generate breadcrumb navigation based on the site map configuration. It
provides a visual representation of the user's location within the site and allows them to navigate back
to higher-level sections easily.
(b) Differentiate between Single Page Model and Two Page Model.

These navigation controls simplify the process of creating consistent and intuitive navigation structures
in ASP.NET web applications. They enhance the user experience by providing organized and easily

Characteristic SPA MPA

SPA is usually faster MPA is usually slower than SPA

Speed and
than an MPA as most as Every change request
Performance
resources like HTML + renders a new page from the
CSS + Scripts are only server in the browser.
loaded once throughout
the lifecycle of
applications.
Developing, testing, and Building a multi-page web
Development
launching a single-page application takes longer than
Time
web app takes a lot less building a single-page app. This
time as there is no need is because each page in your
to write code and web app will need separate
design an interface for code and a separate design.
multiple pages. Depending on the number and
complexity of features, the time
might also affect the cost

SPA does not directly The multi-page web application

Navigation
support back and forth supports traditional navigation,
navigation and sharing each page of an MPA has its
links of a specific own URL that users can copy
location to a site, for and paste. The backward and
this developers need to forward buttons also work
use an API. easily.

To make a SPA scalable MPAs are infinitely scalable.

Scalability
developers might need
to write big chunks of
code.
 accessible navigation options
The following table summarizes the important differences between Single Page Applications vs
Multiple Page Applications.

These are some points for Single Page Apps vs. Multi-Page Apps both types have their pros and
cons and it always depends upon the developer and the need of the company to select one
according to their requirements and preferences.
Q5 (a) What is master page ? Write down steps to create master page
A master page in ASP.NET is a template that defines the common structure, layout, and UI elements
of a website. It allows you to create a consistent look and feel across multiple pages in your
application. Master pages separate the overall design from the content of individual pages, making it
easier to maintain and update the visual elements of your site.
Here are the steps to create a master page in ASP.NET:
1. Create a New Web Application: Open Visual Studio and create a new ASP.NET Web Application
project.
2. Add a Master Page:
 In Solution Explorer, right-click on the project and choose "Add" > "New Item."
 Select "Master Page" from the list of templates.
 Choose a master page template (e.g., "Site.Master") and click "Add."
3. Design the Master Page:
 The master page will have a .master extension. In Design view, you can design the common
structure of your website, including headers, footers, navigation menus, and other shared elements.
 You can use standard HTML, ASP.NET controls, and placeholders to define the layout and structure.
Placeholders are regions where content pages can inject their unique content.
4. Define Content Placeholders:
 Use the <asp:ContentPlaceHolder> control to define regions where content pages can provide their
content. For example:
<div id="content">
<asp:ContentPlaceHolder ID="MainContent" runat="server">
</asp:ContentPlaceHolder>
</div>
1. Customize Styles and Themes:
Apply CSS styles and themes to control the appearance of the master page. You can link external style
sheets or define styles directly within the master page.
2. Save and Build:
Save the master page file and build your project to ensure there are no errors.
3. Create Content Pages:
Add new ASP.NET Web Forms pages that will use the master page.
In the content pages, reference the master page by adding the following directive at the top of the
page:
<%@ MasterPage File="~/Site.Master" Inherits="YourNamespace.Site" %>
 Customize Content Pages:
 In the content pages, use the defined content placeholders to inject specific content into the
master page's layout. For example:
<asp:Content ID="Content1" ContentPlaceHolderID="MainContent" runat="server">
<!-- Your unique content goes here -->
</asp:Content>

Run and Test:

Run your application and navigate to the content pages. The master page's layout should be applied to
all content pages, providing a consistent look and feel.

By following these steps, you can create a master page that defines the common structure of your
website and use it across multiple content pages. This approach simplifies maintenance and ensures a
cohesive design throughout your web application.

(b) Explain ASP.Net rich controls.

Rich Controls
ASP.NET provides large set of controls. These controls are divided into different categories, depends
upon their functionalities. The followings control comes under the rich controls category.
 FileUpload control
 Calendar control
 AdRotator control
 MultiView control
 Wizard control
FileUpload control
FileUpload control is used to browse and upload files. After the file is uploaded, you can store the file
on any drive or database. FileUpload control is the combination of a browse button and a text box for
entering the filename.
The FileUpload control supports the following important properties.
 FileBytes: It returns the contents of uploaded file as a byte array
 FileContent: You can get the uploaded file contents as a stream.
 FileName: Provides the name of uploaded file.
 HasFile: It is a Boolean property that checks whether particular file is available or not.
 PostedFile: Gets the uploaded file wrapped in the HttpPostedFile object.
Calendar control
Calendar control provides you lots of property and events. By using these properties and events you
can perform the following task with calendar control.
 Select date.
 Selecting a day, a week or a month.
 Customize the calendar's appearance.
AdRotator control
AdRotator control is used to display different advertisements randomly in a page. The list of
advertisements is stored in either an XML file or in a database table. Lots of websites uses AdRotator
control to display the advertisements on the web page.
 To create an advertisement list, first add an XML file to your project.

Wizard Control
This control is same as MultiView control but the main difference is that, it has inbuilt navigation
buttons.
The wizard control enables you to design a long form in such a way that you can work in multiple sub
form. You can perform the task in a step by step process. It reduces the work of developers to design
multiple forms. It enables you to create multi step user interface. Wizard control provides with built-in
previous/next functionality.
The Wizard control can contains one or more WizardStep as child controls. Only one WizardStep is
displayed at a time. WizardStep control has an important property called as StepType. The StepType
property determines the type of navigation buttons that will be displayed for that step. The possible
values are:
The StepType associated with each WizardStep determines the type of navigation buttons that will be
displayed for that step. The StepTypes are:
 Start:
 Step:
 Finish:
 Complete:
6. (a) What are the designing principles for webpages
The design principles for web pages in ASP.NET largely align with general web design principles, but
there are specific considerations related to the ASP.NET framework. Here are some key principles for
designing web pages in ASP.NET:
1. Master Pages and Consistency:
 Utilize ASP.NET Master Pages to maintain a consistent layout and design across multiple pages. This
ensures a unified look and feel for your entire website.
2. Server Controls for Dynamic Content:
 Take advantage of ASP.NET server controls for dynamic content rendering. Server controls provide a
way to encapsulate and manage complex functionality on the server side.
3. ViewState Management:
 Be mindful of ViewState, which is used to persist state information across postbacks. Avoid
unnecessary ViewState bloat by disabling it for controls or properties where it's not needed.
4. Data Binding and GridView Control:
 Use data binding features in ASP.NET for efficient data presentation. The GridView control is commonly
used for displaying tabular data, and it supports various data-binding methods.
5. ASP.NET Validators for Form Validation:
 Implement ASP.NET validation controls for form validation. These controls provide client-side and
server-side validation, helping to ensure data integrity.
6. ASP.NET Themes and Skins:
 Explore ASP.NET Themes and Skins for consistent styling across controls and pages. Themes allow you
to define a consistent set of properties for controls.
7. User Controls for Reusability:
 Create user controls to encapsulate and reuse common UI elements or functionality across multiple
pages. This promotes modularity and simplifies maintenance.
8. ASP.NET Routing:
 Implement ASP.NET Routing for cleaner and more SEO-friendly URLs. Routing allows you to define URL
patterns and map them to specific pages or handlers.
9. Security Considerations:
 Implement ASP.NET security features, such as authentication and authorization, to protect your
application and its resources.
10. ASP.NET AJAX for Asynchronous Operations:
 Use ASP.NET AJAX for implementing asynchronous operations, such as partial page updates. This can
improve the user experience by reducing page flicker and enhancing responsiveness.
11. Error Handling and Logging:
 Implement effective error handling and logging mechanisms. ASP.NET provides features like custom
error pages and the ability to log errors for better troubleshooting.
12. Optimization for Performance:
 Optimize your ASP.NET applications for performance. This includes minimizing the use of unnecessary
ViewState, optimizing database queries, and employing caching strategies.
13. Accessibility:
 Ensure that your ASP.NET pages are accessible to users with disabilities. Follow best practices for
creating accessible web content and test for compliance with accessibility standards.
Remember that these principles should be adapted based on the specific requirements and goals of
your ASP.NET application. Following these guidelines can help you create well-designed, maintainable,
and preformat web pages in the context of ASP.NET development.
(b) What is ADO.NET ? Explain any two SqlDataSource controls
ADO.NET (ActiveX Data Objects for .NET):
ADO.NET is a set of components in the .NET Framework for data access and manipulation. It provides
a set of classes that allow developers to interact with data sources such as relational databases, XML,
and more. ADO.NET is designed to work with disconnected data and supports both connected and
disconnected models of data access.
Here are two SqlDataSource controls in ASP.NET, which are part of ADO.NET, used for connecting to
and working with SQL Server databases:
1. SqlDataSource Control:
 The SqlDataSource control is a data source control that acts as a bridge between data-bound controls
(like GridView or DropDownList) and a SQL Server database. It simplifies the process of connecting to
a database, retrieving data, and performing updates.
 Key Properties:
 ConnectionString: Specifies the connection string to the database.
 SelectCommand: Defines the SQL query or stored procedure for retrieving data.
 InsertCommand, UpdateCommand, DeleteCommand: Define SQL commands for inserting, updating,
and deleting data, respectively.
 Example Usage:
 EntityDataSource Control:
 The EntityDataSource control is used for data access with Entity Framework, an Object-Relational
Mapping (ORM) framework in .NET. It allows developers to work with data in terms of strongly-typed
entities and relationships.
 Key Properties:
 ConnectionStringName: Specifies the name of the connection string in the web.config file.
 EntitySetName: Specifies the name of the entity set in the data model.
 Select, Insert, Update, Delete: Define queries or stored procedures for data manipulation.
7 (a) Explain Create User Wizard control and steps to create that control
The CreateUserWizard control in ASP.NET is a pre-built control that simplifies the process of
implementing user registration functionality on a website. It provides a step-by-step wizard-like
interface to guide users through the process of creating a new user account. The control is part of the
ASP.NET Membership framework, which is a built-in feature for managing user authentication and
authorization.
Here are the steps to create and use the CreateUserWizard control:
1. Create a New ASP.NET Web Application:
 Open Visual Studio and create a new ASP.NET Web Application project.
2. Add a CreateUserWizard Control:
 In the design view of your web form, drag and drop the CreateUserWizard control from the toolbox
onto your page. You can find it under the "Login" category

Configure Membership Provider:

Open the web.config file and configure the Membership provider settings. This includes specifying the
connection string for the database where user information will be stored.
Customize the CreateUserWizard:
You can customize the appearance and behavior of the CreateUserWizard control by adding
templates, setting properties, or handling events. For example, you can add a ContinueButton to
navigate to another page after account creation.

Handle CreateUserWizard Events:

You can handle events such as CreatedUser to execute custom logic after a user is created. For
example, you might want to assign the user to specific roles or send a welcome email.
1. Run and Test:
Run your web application and navigate to the page containing the CreateUserWizard control. The
wizard will guide users through the process of creating a new account.
These steps provide a basic outline for setting up and customizing the CreateUserWizard control in
an ASP.NET web application. The control abstracts much of the complexity associated with user
registration, making it a convenient tool for implementing authentication functionality.
(b) Describe view state management in detail.
View State is a mechanism in ASP.NET that allows the state of a web page to be persisted across
postbacks. It is used to store and retrieve values for controls on a page between requests. View State
is particularly useful for maintaining the state of controls between round trips to the server, ensuring
that user input and other changes are retained.
 Here's a detailed explanation of View State management in ASP.NET:
1. Purpose of View State:
 State Persistence: View State helps in persisting the state of controls on a web page, such as textbox
values, checkbox states, and other control properties, between postbacks.
 Client-Side Storage: View State is stored as a hidden field on the client side, so the data is sent
between the client and the server with each request and response.
2. Enabling and Disabling View State:
 By default, View State is enabled for all server controls. You can disable it globally in the web.config
file or on individual controls using the EnableViewState property
View State Life Cycle:

View State is part of the page life cycle in ASP.NET. It is populated during the rendering phase and is
sent to the client as a hidden field. On subsequent postbacks, it is sent back to the server, and its
values are used to restore the state of controls during the initialization phase of the page life cycle.
Security Considerations:

While View State is a convenient mechanism for state persistence, it comes with some security
considerations. The data stored in View State is not encrypted by default, and sensitive information
should not be stored in it.
To enhance security, you can enable encryption and validation for View State by setting the
EnableViewStateMac and ViewStateEncryptionMode properties in the web.config file.
View State Size and Performance:
View State can contribute to the size of the HTML page, especially when dealing with complex controls
and large amounts of data. This can impact performance and increase the time it takes to load and
render a page.
Minimizing the size of View State by disabling it for unnecessary controls or using alternative state
management mechanisms can help improve performance.
Customizing View State:
You can customize View State for individual controls by setting the ViewStateMode property. This
property allows you to specify whether a control should inherit its parent's View State behavior, enable
or disable View State for a specific control, or force a control to use View State.
8. (a) Explain session and cookies in detail.
Definition:
Session refers to the period of time in which a user interacts with a web application. In web
development, session management involves maintaining state and data for a user across multiple
requests to the server during a single session.
Key Characteristics:
Server-Side Storage: Session data is typically stored on the server. Each user is assigned a unique
session identifier (usually in the form of a cookie) that associates them with their session data on the
server.
 Lifetime: The session starts when a user visits a website and ends when the user closes the browser
or remains inactive for a specified period (session timeout).
Persistence: Session data persists across multiple requests during the same session, allowing the
application to remember user-specific information.
Session Management in ASP.NET:
In ASP.NET, session management is supported through the HttpContext.Session object. Here are some
key aspects of session management in ASP.NET:
Session State Modes:
ASP.NET supports different session state modes, including "InProc" (in-process), "StateServer" (out-of-
process), and "SQLServer" (using a SQL Server database for storage). The choice of mode depends on
factors like scalability, performance, and persistence requirements.
Using Session Variables:
Session variables are used to store and retrieve data for a user during their session. You can use the
HttpContext.Session object to set and get session variables.
Cookies:
Definition: Cookies are small pieces of data sent by a server to a user's web browser during their visit
to a website. The browser stores this data, and it is sent back with subsequent requests to the same
server, allowing the server to recognize and remember the user.
Key Characteristics:
Client-Side Storage: Cookies are stored on the client's machine as text files. They are limited in size
(usually a few kilobytes) and have an expiration date.
Persistence: Cookies persist across multiple requests to the same domain. They can be used to
remember user preferences, login information, and other data.
Security Considerations: Cookies are susceptible to security risks such as cross-site scripting (XSS)
and cross-site request forgery (CSRF). Developers need to implement security measures to protect
sensitive data.
Working with Cookies in ASP.NET: In ASP.NET, cookies can be manipulated through the
HttpCookie class and the Response.Cookies and Request.Cookies collections.
Setting Cookies:
To set a cookie, you create an instance of the HttpCookie class and add it to the Response.Cookies
collection.
(b) What is the use of Web Configuration file ?
The Web.config file in ASP.NET serves as a central hub for storing configuration settings that control
the behavior of web applications. It is an XML-based file located in the root directory of an ASP.NET
web application, and it plays a crucial role in the configuration, customization, and management of
various aspects of the application. Here are some key uses of the Web.config file:
1. Application Settings:
 The Web.config file is commonly used to store application-specific settings, such as connection strings,
API keys, and custom configuration parameters. These settings can be easily accessed
programmatically from the application code.
 Security Configuration:
Security-related settings, such as authentication and authorization configurations, are defined in the
Web.config file. This includes specifying the authentication mode, authorization rules, and encryption
settings.
Custom Error Handling:

The Web.config file is used to configure custom error pages for different HTTP status codes. This helps
provide a user-friendly experience in the case of errors and exceptions.

Session State Configuration:

 Session state settings, including session mode, timeout duration, and cookie settings, can be
configured in the Web.config file.
HTTP Modules and Handlers:
The Web.config file is used to configure HTTP modules and handlers, allowing developers to extend
the functionality of the ASP.NET pipeline.