What is the purpose of using prepared statements in user authentication?
A). To prevent SQL injection attacks
B). To optimize database queries
C). To increase server performance
D). To store session data securely
What does the session_regenerate_id() function do in PHP?
A). Regenerates the session ID to prevent session fixation
B). Registers a new session ID with the server
C). Retrieves the session ID from the server
D). Ends the current session and deletes session data
Which PHP function is used to start a new session?
A). session_start()
B). start_session()
C). init_session()
D). new_session()
How can you destroy a session in PHP?
A). session_destroy()
B). destroy_session()
C). end_session()
D). remove_session()
How can you securely manage session data in PHP?
A). Store sensitive session data server-side
B). Store session data in plaintext on the client
C). Share session data in URL parameters
D). Store session data in unencrypted cookies
How can you prevent session fixation attacks in PHP?
A). Regenerate session IDs after successful authentication
B). Use weak session IDs
C). Store session IDs in plaintext
D). Disable session management entirely
What is the purpose of session management in PHP web applications?
A). To maintain stateful information across multiple requests
B). To optimize database queries
C). To handle user authentication
D). To manage server configurations
Which PHP function is used to set session cookie attributes?
A). session_set_cookie_params()
B). set_session_cookie_attributes()
C). configure_session_cookie()
D). modify_session_cookie()
What is the role of hashing in user authentication?
A). To securely store passwords
B). To encrypt session data
C). To generate random session IDs
D). To validate IP addresses
How can you implement remember me functionality in PHP?
A). By using persistent cookies with long expiration times
B). By storing passwords in plaintext
C). By disabling session management
D). By using URL parameters for authentication