What are cookies?

• A. Files websites/apps use to store info about your browsing activity
• B. Executable programs that run in the background
• C. A type of network protocol
• D. A feature of operating systems that manages memory

Answer: (A)

Cookies are small pieces of data that websites save on your device through your browser to remember information about your browsing activity. They’re usually text-based data that can store things like your login status, site preferences, and which pages you’ve visited. This lets sites recognize you on return visits and tailor your experience. There are different types, such as session cookies that disappear when you close the browser and persistent cookies that stay until they expire or you delete them. They aren’t executable programs, they aren’t a network protocol, and they aren’t a memory-management feature of the operating system.