Question

Which one is the correct syntax for specifying media type?

(a) type ”/” subtype *( “;” parameter)

(b) subtype ”/” type *(“;” parameter)

(c) parameter “/” type *(“;” subtype)

(d) (“;” subtype) “/” type *(parameter)

I have been asked this question during an interview.

My question is based upon HTTP Overview topic in section HTML Fundamentals of HTML

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) type ”/” subtype *( “;” parameter)

Easiest explanation: Internet media types are used in Content-Type and Accept header fields. Media types are registered with IANA (Internet Assigned Number Authority). The syntax for a media type is m-type = type “/” subtype *(“;” parameter). The name of subtype, type and parameter attribute all are case sensitive.