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
How can you destroy a session in PHP?
A). session_destroy()
B). destroy_session()
C). end_session()
D). remove_session()
What is the recommended approach for handling session data in PHP forms?
A). Use form validation and CSRF tokens
B). Store session data in hidden form fields
C). Use plaintext passwords for form authentication
D). Share session data in URL parameters
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 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
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 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()
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 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