Day 18 – Evening Session: HTML Forms – GET & POST – ECET 2026 CSE (Web Technology)

In the ECET 2026 Web Technologies section, HTML form handling using GET and POST methods is a must-know topic. These methods are the backbone of web-based data submission, and MCQs on them are frequent in CSE and IT branches. Understanding how forms send data and the difference between GET and POST will help you answer questions quickly and accurately.

📘 Concept Notes – HTML Forms (GET & POST)

📝 HTML Forms Overview

• HTML forms are used to collect user input and send it to a server for processing.
• Created using the <form> element.
• Common form elements:
  • <input> (text, password, radio, checkbox, etc.)
  • <textarea> for multi-line text
  • <select> for dropdown lists
  • <button> for form submission

Basic Syntax:

<form action="process.php" method="GET">
  <input type="text" name="username">
  <input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>

<form action="process.php" method="GET">
  <input type="text" name="username">
  <input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>

Form Methods – GET vs POST

GET Method:

• Sends form data as part of the URL (query string).
• Example:
  https://example.com/process.php?username=John
• Visible to users (less secure).
• Suitable for small amounts of data.
• Can be bookmarked.
• Limit: Around 2000 characters (browser-dependent).

POST Method:

• Sends form data in the HTTP request body (not visible in URL).
• More secure than GET (but still needs encryption for sensitive data).
• Suitable for large amounts of data.
• Cannot be bookmarked.
• No size limitations (practically unlimited).

🔍 Key Points for ECET:

• Use GET for search forms and non-sensitive data.
• Use POST for login, signup, and sensitive operations.
• MCQs often ask about differences, advantages, and use cases.

🔟 10 Most Expected MCQs – ECET 2026 [HTML Forms GET/POST]

Q1. Which HTML element is used to create a form?
A) <input>
B) <form>
C) <table>
D) <action>

Q2. In the GET method, form data is sent:
A) In the URL query string
B) In the request body
C) In cookies
D) As a file attachment

Q3. Which method is more secure for sensitive data?
A) GET
B) POST
C) Both equally secure
D) None

Q4. Which attribute of <form> specifies how to send form data?
A) type
B) action
C) method
D) enctype

Q5. Which form method can be bookmarked with its query?
A) GET
B) POST
C) Both
D) None

Q6. In POST, data is sent:
A) In URL
B) In the HTTP request body
C) In hidden tags
D) In browser cache

Q7. What is the correct syntax to create a form using POST method?
A) <form POST>
B) <form method="POST">
C) <form type="POST">
D) <form="POST">

Q8. Which method is preferable for submitting large amounts of data?
A) GET
B) POST
C) Either
D) None

Q9. In GET, the maximum length of URL depends on:
A) HTML version
B) Server type
C) Browser
D) All of the above

Q10. The default form method if method attribute is not specified is:
A) GET
B) POST
C) None
D) Depends on browser

✅ Answer Key Table

🧠 Explanations of All Answers

• Q1 → B: <form> is the container for all input elements.
• Q2 → A: GET sends form data in the URL after a ?.
• Q3 → B: POST hides data from the URL, safer for sensitive inputs.
• Q4 → C: The method attribute defines GET or POST.
• Q5 → A: GET data is part of the URL, so it can be bookmarked.
• Q6 → B: POST sends data in the request body, not the URL.
• Q7 → B: Correct syntax: <form method="POST">.
• Q8 → B: POST handles large data efficiently.
• Q9 → D: URL length limit depends on HTML/browser/server factors.
• Q10 → A: Default method is GET.

🎯 Why This Practice Matters for ECET 2026

HTML form handling is a direct and scoring topic in Web Technology. GET/POST questions are straightforward—perfect for grabbing quick marks. Mastering them ensures you never lose points on easy theory questions, and it also helps in practical coding tasks in future projects.

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