Computer question from JKP Constable exam, 2024 by JKSSB
A small text file created by a website that is stored in the user's computer is called
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
cookie
A cookie is a small piece of data sent from a website and stored on the user's computer by the user's web browser while the user is browsing.
How Cookies Work
When you visit a website, it may drop a cookie onto your hard drive to "remember" you. The next time you visit that same site, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, which allows the website to present you with a personalized experience.
Common Uses of Cookies
Session Management: Keeping you logged in as you move from page to page.
Personalization: Remembering your preferred language, theme, or region.
Tracking: Recording what items you put in a shopping cart or which ads you clicked on.
Understanding the Other Options
B) Cache: This is a storage area that keeps temporary copies of website files (like images and HTML) so the page loads faster the next time you visit. Unlike a cookie, it doesn't store "information" about you; it stores the "content" of the site.
C) Malware: Short for "malicious software." This is harmful code (like viruses or spyware) designed to damage or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
D) Registry: A database in Windows operating systems that stores low-level settings for the system and for applications that opt to use the registry.
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