Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is false regarding HTTP?

  1. HTTP is the protocol to exchange or transfer hypertext.

  2. HTTP may function as a request-response protocol.

  3. HTTP is the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web.

  4. HTTP is a stateful protocol.

  5. HTTP resources are identified and located on the network by Uniform Resource Identifiers.
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Explanation

HTTP is a stateless protocol. A stateless protocol does not require the HTTP server to retain information or status about each user for the duration of multiple requests.

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