AD-503-A Internet and Web Technology - Nov 2023 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aHow to handle HTTP requests and responses? Explain different kinds of HTTP request methods.
   How to answer

   • Define HTTP request-response cycle with client-server interaction
   • Explain handling: connection, request parsing, response generation, status codes
   • List and explain methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS, PATCH
   • Give example of request/response message format
2. 7 Marks
   bDescribe the common problems and solutions in designing website in detail.
   How to answer

   • Define website design goals and usability issues
   • List common problems: navigation, compatibility, performance, security
   • Suggest solutions for each problem
   • Conclude with best practices
3. 7 Marks
   aDefine HTML List tags. Write the HTML program that describes various types of lists with suitable example.
   How to answer

   • Define HTML list tags: ul, ol, li, dl, dt, dd
   • Explain ordered vs unordered vs definition lists with attributes
   • Write complete HTML program demonstrating all types
   • Show expected output
4. 7 Marks
   bDifferentiate HTML and XHTML. Write the HTML program that includes HTML frames and frame set.
   How to answer

   • Differentiate HTML vs XHTML on syntax, strictness, case, closing tags
   • Explain frameset and frame tags with attributes
   • Write HTML program using <frameset> and <frame>
   • Mention output layout
5. 7 Marks
   aDiscuss how web socket connection is different from http connection in detail?
   How to answer

   • Define HTTP connection: stateless, request-response, short-lived
   • Define WebSocket: full-duplex, persistent, handshake
   • Compare on connection, communication, overhead, use-cases
   • Give diagram of handshake and data flow
6. 7 Marks
   bWrite a JavaScript code for E-mail validation using HTML form.
   How to answer

   • Create HTML form with email input field
   • Write JavaScript validation function using regex
   • Handle onsubmit event and show error message
   • Give complete code
7. 7 Marks
   aDistinguish between CSS2 and CSS3. Write the limitations of using entirely "pure" CSS.
   How to answer

   • List new features in CSS3: rounded corners, animations, media queries
   • Distinguish CSS2 vs CSS3 on selectors, modules, support
   • Explain limitations of pure CSS: logic, interactivity, browser issues
   • Give examples
8. 7 Marks
   bDescribe data binding in DHTML.
   How to answer

   • Define DHTML and data binding concept
   • Explain data source object and binding mechanism
   • Describe steps with example using datasrc/datafld
   • Mention advantages
9. 7 Marks
   aWrite a simple javascript that performs arithmetic operations and display the result in an alert() dialog.
   How to answer

   • Take two numbers as input via prompt
   • Perform +, -, *, / operations in JavaScript
   • Display result using alert() dialog
   • Give complete script with HTML wrapper
10. 7 Marks
    bExplain the different data types in XML schema.
    How to answer

    • Define XML Schema data types: built-in simple types
    • Explain primitive vs derived types
    • List string, numeric, date/time types with examples
    • Mention complex types
11. 7 Marks
    aList and explain decision and looping concepts used in PHP.
    How to answer

    • List decision statements: if, if-else, switch
    • List looping statements: for, while, do-while, foreach
    • Explain syntax of each with example
    • Mention control with break/continue
12. 7 Marks
    bDescribe the various operators supported by PHP.
    How to answer

    • List PHP operator categories
    • Explain arithmetic, assignment, comparison, logical operators
    • Explain string, array, conditional operators
    • Give example for each
13. 7 Marks
    aWrite a PHP script to delete data from an existing MySQL table.
    How to answer

    • Connect to MySQL using mysqli_connect
    • Write DELETE query with WHERE condition
    • Execute query and check result
    • Close connection and handle errors
14. 7 Marks
    bWrite PHP code to create a login page for a web application and store details in database.
    How to answer

    • Design HTML login form with username/password
    • Write PHP code to receive POST data
    • Connect to database and insert/store details
    • Add validation and session handling
15. 14 Marks
    Write short notes on any Two:

    1. i)HTML5
    2. ii)Session tracking and Cookies
    3. iii)DTD
    4. iv)HMTL Tags
    How to answer

    • Select any two topics from given list
    • Define key features and purpose of each
    • Explain with examples/diagram where applicable
    • Mention advantages and applications