CBSE SQP 2024-25

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Explain the concept of **browser cookies** and mention one advantage of using them.

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The correct answer is Subjective. **Browser Cookies** are small text files that a web server sends to and stores on a user's web browser when they visit a website. These files contain information about the user's session, preferences, and browsing activity. When the user revisits the same website, the browser sends the stored cookie back to the server, allowing the site to remember the user. **Types of cookies:** - **Session cookies**: Temporary; deleted when the browser is closed. - **Persistent cookies**: Remain stored for a defined period even after the browser is closed. **One Advantage of Browser Cookies:** **Personalization and Convenience**: Cookies allow websites to remember user preferences such as login status, language settings, and items in a shopping cart. For example, an e-commerce site can remember items added to your cart even if you close and reopen the browser, improving the overall user experience.

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