Which of the following is a web server commonly used with PHP?

What is the purpose of the PHP function htmlspecialchars()?

A). To convert special characters to HTML entities, preventing cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks

B). To calculate the length of a string

C). To generate random numbers

D). To format date and time values

What is the purpose of the mysqli_connect() function in PHP?

A). To establish a connection to a MySQL database

B). To execute a SQL query

C). To encrypt data transmission

D). To send an HTTP request

What is the purpose of a PHP parser?

A). To interpret PHP code and generate dynamic web content

B). To store data in a relational database

C). To style web pages using CSS

D). To handle client-side scripting

What does the term 'LAMP stack' refer to?

A). A software bundle consisting of Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP

B). A popular PHP framework for web development

C). A security feature for PHP applications

D). An encryption protocol used in web servers

Which configuration directive in php.ini is used to specify the maximum amount of memory that a PHP script can use?

A). memory_limit

B). max_execution_time

C). upload_max_filesize

D). post_max_size

What is the purpose of the PHP superglobal $_SERVER?

A). To access server-related information

B). To store session data

C). To retrieve form input values

D). To manage database connections

Which operating systems are compatible with PHP?

A). Windows, macOS, Linux

B). iOS, Android, Chrome OS

C). Unix, Ubuntu, Fedora

D). PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch

Which command is used to install PHP on Ubuntu Linux?

A). sudo apt-get install php

B). brew install php

C). yum install php

D). pacman -S php

Which of the following commands is used to start the Apache web server on macOS?

A). sudo systemctl start apache2

B). sudo apachectl start

C). service httpd start

D). start apache

What does the acronym WAMP stand for?

A). Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP

B). WordPress, Apache, MySQL, PHP

C). Web Application Management Platform

D). Wireless Application Protocol