To pass the request and response to the next entity in the chain, the filter uses the __________ method.

  • continueChain()
  • doFilter()
  • doNext()
  • passOn()
To pass the request and response to the next entity in the chain, the filter uses the doFilter() method.

For form submission with file upload, the __________ content type and the _______ method are used.

  • GET
  • application/x-www-form-urlencoded
  • multipart/form-data
  • text/plain
For form submission with file upload, the multipart/form-data content type and the POST method are used. This allows for encoding binary data, such as file uploads, in the request.

The sequence of filters applied to a request is determined by the order of __________ in the web.xml file.

  • filter-chain
  • filter-mapping
  • filter-order
  • filter-sequence
The sequence of filters applied to a request is determined by the order of the elements in the web.xml file, specifically by the filter-order subelement.

What is the difference between context and init parameters in servlet configuration?

  • Context parameters are set at the application level, while init parameters are at the servlet level.
  • Context parameters are used for initialization, and init parameters are used for configuration.
  • Init parameters are set at the application level, while context parameters are at the servlet level.
  • Init parameters are used for initialization, and context parameters are used for configuration.
Context parameters are set at the application level and are shared among all servlets, while init parameters are specific to each servlet. Init parameters are configured in the servlet's declaration in the web.xml file.

Filters can be used to implement __________, which is a common requirement in web applications.

  • authentication
  • authorization
  • encryption
  • validation
Filters can be used to implement authorization, which is a common requirement in web applications to control access to resources based on user roles and permissions.

If a filter needs to perform different actions based on the type of HTTP request, which method or object should it use to determine this?

  • filterConfig.getInitParameter("requestType")
  • request.getContentType()
  • request.getMethod()
  • request.getRequestType()
To determine the type of HTTP request, the filter can use the request.getMethod() method, which returns the HTTP method (GET, POST, etc.) of the request.

In a scenario where a filter needs to restrict access based on user roles, which object or method is essential for implementing this?

  • filterConfig.getInitParameter("role")
  • request.getRoleParameter()
  • request.getUserRole()
  • request.isUserInRole()
To restrict access based on user roles, the request.isUserInRole() method is essential. It allows the filter to check whether the user associated with the request is in a particular security role.

What is the primary advantage of using connection pooling in a web application?

  • Ensures security
  • Facilitates debugging
  • Improves performance
  • Reduces memory consumption
Connection pooling in a web application primarily improves performance by reusing existing database connections, reducing the overhead of opening and closing connections frequently.

How does a servlet container typically interact with a connection pool?

  • It delegates management to the application.
  • It directly manages the pool.
  • It doesn't interact with connection pools.
  • It relies on the database server for connection management.
In a typical scenario, a servlet container directly manages the connection pool, ensuring efficient utilization and management of database connections within the application.

How would a filter log request information without altering the request itself?

  • Use a separate logging library
  • Use a wrapper around the ServletResponse
  • Use response.getWriter().write()
  • Use response.log() method
To log request information without altering the response, a filter can use a wrapper around the ServletResponse. This allows capturing the response data without modifying it.