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Web server software
Term Y12 Programming for the Web
Definition
Software that listens for HTTP or HTTPS requests, serves files or passes requests to the application and returns responses with status codes (Apache, Nginx).
Example: 404 means not found.
Found in: syllabus, school notes.
Where it is used in the test
Syllabus area: Y12 Programming for the Web.
Question types it can appear in
- Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
- Fill in the blanks: Choose this term to complete a statement or table.
- Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.
No past question in this bank is linked to this term yet. It can still be tested through the question types above.
Study links
- Flashcard: Web server software in Programming for the Web (Year 12) · study that set
- Memorise: Web development system: front end, back end, databases
- Notes: The back-end process of a web request (Programming for the Web (Year 12))
- Notes: Observe and describe the back-end process used to manage a web request, including the… (Programming for the Web (Year 12))
How to use it in an answer
A model sentence
“Software that listens for HTTP or HTTPS requests, serves files or passes requests to the application and returns responses with status codes (Apache, Nginx).” Then apply it: 404 means not found.
In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.
Command words used with it
No linked question shows the command word for this term. Across the past short answer questions in this bank the words used most are: Explain, Outline, Describe, Compare, Classify, Analyse. Check the actual word in your question.
Technique for the question types
- Multiple choice: Read all four options, rule out wrong ones, pick one; no penalty for guessing so never leave blank.
- Fill in the blanks: Choose the right word from a list; use exact syllabus terms.
- Short answer: One clear point per mark, use the stimulus and course terms, and answer the command word.
Common mistakes
- Use the term exactly as the syllabus words it, then link it to the scenario in the question; the 2025 feedback repeatedly rewards using the stimulus.
- Answer the command word: outline gives main points only, explain gives a reason or cause, discuss gives both sides.
Related terms
Same group in the syllabus: W3C and WAI · Client-side (front-end) programming · Server-side (back-end) programming · SQL and non-SQL databases · Web browser and developer (dev) tools · Cascading style sheets (CSS) · CSS selectors (id v class) · CSS maintenance tools · Code libraries and frameworks (front end) · Open-source software · Version control · Load times · Minification · Lazy loading