Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - The Internet And Its Uses (Section 10 - No. 43)

What is the purpose of a 'cookie'?
To encrypt data sent over the internet.
To store user preferences and other information on a user's computer.
To block malicious websites.
To provide additional security for online transactions.

Explanation

Cookies are small text files stored on a user's computer by a website to remember information about the user, such as login details, preferences, or shopping cart contents.

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