Question

Select three true statements regarding persistent cookies.

A) Persistent cookies are stored for a short duration.
B) They can be used to remember login credentials.
C) Persistent cookies are also known as session cookies.
D) They are stored on the user's device for an extended period.

Answer 1

Persistent cookies can remember login credentials and are stored on a user's device for an extended period; however, they are not stored for a short duration and are not the same as session cookies.

Step-by-step explanation:

Persistent cookies are small files stored on the user's device that help websites remember information about the user for future visits. These cookies have several characteristics related to how they function and for what purposes they are used. Let's clarify the options provided.

• B) They can be used to remember login credentials. Persisten cookies are commonly used by websites to remember a user's login details, so they don't need to re-enter them each time they visit the site.
• D) They are stored on the user's device for an extended period. Unlike session cookies, which are deleted when the browser is closed, persistent cookies remain on the user's device for a set duration as defined by the website, which could be days, months, or even years.

However, not all the options listed are accurate descriptions of persistent cookies:

• A) Persistent cookies are not stored for a short duration; that would be more descriptive of session cookies.
• C) Persistent cookies are not also known as session cookies; these are two distinct types of cookies with different behaviors regarding how long they remain active.

Answer 2

True statements about persistent cookies are that they can be used to remember login credentials (Option B) and they are stored on the user's device for an extended period (Option D).

Step-by-step explanation:

Option A is incorrect as persistent cookies are not stored for a short duration; they are designed to last for a longer time. Option C is also incorrect because persistent cookies are different from session cookies, which are temporary and are deleted after the session ends.

To relate this with an analogy: Think of persistent cookies as information stored in long-term memory, similar to saving data to your computer's hard drive, while session cookies are like short-term memory storage, which only lasts until you close your web browser.

The true statements regarding persistent cookies, the accurate options are:

• B) They can be used to remember login credentials.
• D) They are stored on the user's device for an extended period.