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Consider this simplified flow of a browser requesting a page: 1. Browser sends DNS request 2. DNS replies with IP 3. Browser sends HTTP GET request 4. Server sends HTTP response What is the output seen by the user after step 4?

AThe browser closes without showing anything

BThe browser sends another DNS request

CThe webpage content is displayed in the browser

DThe browser updates its cache but shows blank page

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand server response role
The server sends the webpage content as part of the HTTP response.
Step 2: Browser displays content
After receiving the response, the browser renders and shows the webpage to the user.
Final Answer:
The webpage content is displayed in the browser -> Option C
Quick Check:
Server response = page shown [OK]

Quick Trick: Server response shows page in browser [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Thinking browser closes immediately
Assuming another DNS request happens
Believing cache update shows blank page

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