Which PHP function is used to start a new session?
A). session_start()
B). start_session()
C). init_session()
D). new_session()
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
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
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 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
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
How can you handle user authentication in PHP using a database?
A). Query the database to validate user credentials
B). Use session variables to track user sessions
C). Store passwords in plaintext
D). Validate user credentials in URL parameters
Which of the following PHP functions is used to destroy a session?
A). session_destroy()
B). destroy_session()
C). end_session()
D). remove_session()
Which of the following is a security best practice for session management?
A). Use HTTPS to encrypt session data during transmission
B). Store session data in plaintext on the server
C). Set session cookies to expire after every request
D). Share session IDs in URL parameters
Which PHP function is commonly used to hash passwords?
A). password_hash()
B). hash_password()
C). encrypt_password()
D). secure_hash()