What is the purpose of user authentication in PHP web applications?
A). To verify the identity of users accessing the application
B). To optimize database queries
C). To manage user sessions
D). To handle server configurations
Which PHP function is commonly used to hash passwords?
A). password_hash()
B). hash_password()
C). encrypt_password()
D). secure_hash()
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
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()
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
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 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
What is the primary benefit of salting passwords before hashing?
A). To prevent rainbow table attacks
B). To increase server performance
C). To encrypt session data
D). To generate random session IDs