[&] Why is HTTP considered stateless, requiring session management? - It is inherently slow in processing requests - It always requires username and password for each request - It cannot maintain continuous user authentication -- Correct - It does not support encryption of data [&] In the concert analogy, what does the wristband symbolize in terms of session management? - The session timeout or expiration - The continuous access verification throughout the concert -- Correct - The initial ticket purchase - The authentication process at entry [&] Which of the following best describes the relationship between authentication and session management? - Authentication verifies user identity, session management maintains it -- Correct - Session management allows authentication to occur automatically - Authentication and session management both manage login credentials - Authentication manages user preferences, session management provides access [&] Why might a web application assign a session ID to an anonymous user? - To temporarily store user preferences and improve usability -- Correct - To prevent unauthorized access to the application - To ensure all application data is encrypted - To enforce strict user authentication protocols [&] What security measures are involved in session management to safeguard against session hijacking? - Employing secure cookies and HTTPS -- Correct - Logging user activity consistently - Implementing multi-factor authentication - Using VPNs for all connections [&] What is the primary purpose of session management in web applications? - To maintain the user's authenticated state across multiple requests -- Correct - To manage user credentials securely - To control user access to specific resources - To encrypt all user communications