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
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
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
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 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 commonly used for user authentication in PHP?
A). Username and password
B). Session ID
C). IP address
D). 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
Which PHP function is commonly used to hash passwords?
A). password_hash()
B). hash_password()
C). encrypt_password()
D). secure_hash()
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