Yii is a high-performance, open-source PHP framework renowned for its efficiency and versatility in web application development. Launched in 2008, Yii (pronounced "yee") has gained a strong following among developers worldwide. It boasts a robust set of features, including a powerful extension system, seamless integration of third-party libraries, and comprehensive tools for handling security and scalability. With its emphasis on clean, maintainable code and rapid development, Yii is an excellent choice for building web applications of varying complexities, from simple websites to intricate enterprise solutions.
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Practice Test
151. How can you enable an extension in a Yii application's configuration?
A. Add the extension's class to the extensions array
B. Include it in the require section of composer.json
C. Register it in the yii.php file
D. Place it in the assets directory
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Answer: Add the extension's class to the extensions array
152. Which Yii extension simplifies the implementation of RESTful APIs in a Yii application?
A. yii-extension
B. yii-rest-api
C. yii2-rest
D. yii-rest-client
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Answer: yii-rest-api
153. What is the purpose of Yii's "extension" folder within a Yii application's directory structure?
A. To store third-party extensions
B. To house built-in Yii extensions
C. To organize view templates
D. To manage database migrations
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Answer: To store third-party extensions
154. Which command is used to update all installed extensions in a Yii project?
A. composer update
B. yii extension update
C. extension update-all
D. yii update-extensions
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Answer: composer update
155. In Yii, which configuration file is typically used to configure extensions?
A. main.php
B. extensions.php
C. config.php
D. extensions.json
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Answer: main.php
156. Which Yii extension provides a set of enhanced debugging and profiling tools for development?
A. yii-debug-toolbar
B. yii-extensions
C. yii-development-tools
D. yii-debugger
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Answer: yii-debug-toolbar
157. In Yii, what is the primary advantage of using extensions for common functionality?
A. Reusability and code separation
B. Enhanced database performance
C. Improved user authentication
D. Simplified RESTful API development
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Answer: Reusability and code separation
158. Which tool can be used to search for available Yii extensions on the Yii website?
A. Yii Extension Manager (YEM)
B. Yii Extension Catalog
C. Yii Marketplace
D. Yii Extensions Hub
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Answer: Yii Marketplace
159. What does REST stand for in RESTful API development?
A. Representational State Transfer
B. Remote Server Testing
C. Rapid Execution of Services
D. Responsive Server Transactions
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Answer: Representational State Transfer
160. Which HTTP methods are commonly used in RESTful APIs for retrieving data?
A. GET and HEAD
B. POST and PUT
C. DELETE and PATCH
D. OPTIONS and CONNECT
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Answer: GET and HEAD
