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What is the purpose of the 'Content-Type' header in an HTTP response?

Practice Questions

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What is the purpose of the 'Content-Type' header in an HTTP response?
  1. To specify the server type
  2. To indicate the type of content being sent
  3. To define the connection type
  4. To authenticate the user

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the purpose of the 'Content-Type' header in an HTTP response?
  • Step 1: When a client (like a web browser) requests information from a server, the server sends back a response.
  • Step 2: The response includes various pieces of information, one of which is the 'Content-Type' header.
  • Step 3: The 'Content-Type' header tells the client what kind of data is being sent (like text, image, video, etc.).
  • Step 4: By knowing the media type, the client can decide how to display or process the data correctly.
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