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Java Server And Servlet — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations

Practice high-yield Programming & Software Development MCQs on Java Server And Servlet — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for FPSC, PPSC, NTS, NITB, PTS.

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Question 1 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

What is a servlet in Java?

Question 2 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

Which of the following is a valid method in the `HttpServlet` class in Java?

Question 3 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

What is the purpose of the `web.xml` file in a Java web application?

Question 4 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

In Java Servlets, what is the purpose of the `HttpServletRequest` object?

Question 5 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

Which of the following is true about session management in Java Servlets?

Question 6 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

What is the role of the `HttpServletResponse` object in Java Servlets?

Question 7 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

Which HTTP method is typically used for retrieving data from a server in Java Servlets?

Question 8 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

In Java Servlets, what is the purpose of the `ServletContext` object?

Question 9 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

What is the purpose of the `doPost()` method in Java Servlets?

Question 10 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

In Java Servlets, what is the primary function of the `RequestDispatcher` interface?

Question 11 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

What is the role of the `init()` method in Java Servlets?

Question 12 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

Which of the following is true about servlet containers (e.g., Tomcat)?

Question 13 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

What does the term "URL mapping" refer to in Java Servlets?

Question 14 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

Which of the following is NOT a standard HTTP status code in Java Servlets?

Question 15 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

What is the purpose of the `web.xml` ` ` element in a Java web application?

Question 16 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

What is a servlet container in Java web applications?

Question 17 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

In Java Servlets, what is the purpose of the `doFilter()` method in the `Filter` interface?

Question 18 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

What is the purpose of the `context-param` element in the `web.xml` file of a Java web application?

Question 19 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

Which Java package contains the core classes and interfaces for servlets?

Question 20 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

What is the role of the `HttpSession` interface in Java Servlets?

Question 21 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

Which HTTP method is used for updating data on the server in Java Servlets?

Question 22 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

In Java Servlets, what is the purpose of the `HttpServletRequestWrapper` class?

Question 23 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

What is the purpose of the `init-param` element in the `web.xml` file of a Java web application?

Question 24 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

Which of the following is true about session tracking in Java Servlets?

Question 25 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

In Java Servlets, what is the purpose of the `HttpServletResponseWrapper` class?

Question 26 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

What is the primary function of the `destroy()` method in Java Servlets?

Question 27 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

What does the term "servlet context" refer to in Java Servlets?

Question 28 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

In Java Servlets, what is the purpose of the `javax.servlet.Filter` interface?

Question 29 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

Which part stores the program arguments and startup parameters?

Question 30 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

What is the storage capacity of single cookie?

Question 31 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

Which of the following code is used to get an attribute in a HTTP Session object in servlets?

Question 32 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

How is the dynamic interception of requests and responses to transform the information done?

Question 33 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

What is debugging an application which runs on another java virtual machine on another machine?

Question 34 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

Which of the following code retrieves the body of the request as binary data?

Question 35 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

Which key helps to step out of the caller of currently executed method?

Question 36 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

Which of the below is not a javascript framework for UI?

Question 37 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

What is the difference between servlets and applets? i. Servlets execute on Server; Applets execute on browser ii. Servlets have no GUI; Applet has GUI iii. Servlets creates static web pages; Applets creates dynamic web pages iv. Servlets can handle only a single request; Applet can handle multiple requests

Question 38 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

What happens when the value of variable change?

Question 39 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

How can we take input text from user in HTML page?

Question 40 of 40
★ FPSC ★ PPSC

How are java web applications packaged?

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