| Method |
Pros |
Cons |
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| Hidden fields in pages sent to the user (0,5) |
|
- Will only work if user accesses from a page where
the hidden field is placed (2).
- In some cases, requires transmission of much
information back and forward between user and server (1).
|
|
| Parameters in URLs in pages sent to the
user (0,5) |
User can save or bookmark the URL and
reuse it at a later time (1). |
|
| Parameters are shown in the address field, which
can be a problem if they contain passwords or other secret information
(1). |
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| Cookies (0,5) |
Can be remembered also if user does something else
in the meantime. |
- Can only store a limited amount of information
(1).
- Some users disable cookies (1).
- Does not work if more than one person uses the
same work station (1).
- Security risks if information is saved too long,
and someone else may then use the computer to impersonate the
previous user (1).
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