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Module II: Browser & Apache Web Server Architecture; Common Protocols

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The configuration files of most web browsers are stored in

(i) Temporary Internet files
(ii) Cache directory
(iii) User profile directory
(iv) Application directory

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Correct Answer: (iii) User profile directory

Explanation:

  • Modern web browsers store user-specific configuration files, custom preferences, bookmarks, extensions, and session data in the User Profile Directory (e.g., in AppData/Roaming or ~/.config/).
  • This allows multiple users on the same operating system to maintain independent browser configurations.

Comparison:

  • Temporary Internet files / Cache directory: Store cached web assets (images, stylesheets, scripts) to speed up subsequent visits, not settings.
  • Application directory: Contains the executable binaries and system libraries of the browser.

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