GATE CSE 2015 Set 2 | Question: 13

Question

Which of the following statements is NOT correct about HTTP cookies?

• A. A cookie is a piece of code that has the potential to compromise the security of an Internet user
• B. A cookie gains entry to the user's  work area through an HTTP header
• C. A cookie has an expiry date and time
• D. Cookies can be used to track the browsing pattern of a user at a particular site

Answer 1

It is B.

For reference you can have a look at the HTTP header here.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_HTTP_header_fields

Comments

The answer is A :)