A website owner wants to improve page speed by combining multiple CSS and JavaScript files. What is a potential benefit and drawback of this approach?

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ABenefit: fewer HTTP requests; Drawback: larger combined files may delay loading

BBenefit: faster server response; Drawback: more HTTP requests

CBenefit: smaller files; Drawback: increased server CPU usage

DBenefit: better SEO; Drawback: no impact on load time

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand file combining effect
Combining files reduces the number of HTTP requests, speeding up loading.
Step 2: Recognize drawback of larger combined files
Large combined files can take longer to download, potentially delaying rendering.
Final Answer:
Benefit: fewer HTTP requests; Drawback: larger combined files may delay loading -> Option A
Quick Check:
Combine files = fewer requests but bigger files [OK]

Quick Trick: Combine files to reduce requests but watch file size [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Thinking combining always speeds loading
Confusing number of requests with server speed
Ignoring file size impact

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A website owner wants to improve page speed by combining multiple CSS and JavaScript files. What is a potential benefit and drawback of this approach?

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Step 2: Recognize drawback of larger combined files

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