Chapter 6 : Controllers and Views
Explore how controllers handle user input and interaction, and how views render data in user-friendly formats. This section ensures you understand the communication flow between models, views, and controllers.
Ques 1: What is the main purpose of a controller in CakePHP?
A. To handle the data logic
B. To render the HTML
C. To manage the flow of the application
D. To format the views
Ques 2: How does a controller interact with a model in CakePHP?
A. By calling the view
B. By defining helper functions
C. By using model methods
D. By sending raw SQL queries
Ques 3: How does a controller interact with a view in CakePHP?
A. By passing data to the view
B. By modifying the view's structure
C. By directly altering the HTML
D. By accessing the database
Ques 4: What is the primary function of a CakePHP helper?
A. To interact with the database
B. To assist in formatting data for views
C. To manage the controller logic
D. To execute queries
Ques 5: Which helper is used to create forms in CakePHP?
A. HtmlHelper
B. FormHelper
C. CookieHelper
D. SessionHelper
Ques 6: What is the primary use of the HtmlHelper in CakePHP?
A. To render JavaScript files
B. To help generate links and format HTML
C. To manage sessions
D. To retrieve data from the model
Ques 7: Which helper is used to store and retrieve session data?
A. SessionHelper
B. HtmlHelper
C. FormHelper
D. CookieHelper
Ques 8: What is the purpose of the CookieHelper in CakePHP?
A. To generate cookies
B. To store and retrieve cookies
C. To format HTML
D. To handle forms
Ques 9: Which function is used to create a new controller in CakePHP?
A. controller()
B. create()
C. action()
D. None of the above
Ques 10: How do controllers handle the logic of an application?
A. By interacting with the view only
B. By interacting with the model and view
C. By formatting HTML
D. By interacting with the database directly
Ques 11: In CakePHP, what is an action?
A. A method in the model
B. A method in the controller
C. A helper function
D. A database query
Ques 12: Which of the following is a commonly used CakePHP helper?
A. DatabaseHelper
B. FormHelper
C. ApiHelper
D. FileHelper
Ques 13: How do you pass data from a controller to a view in CakePHP?
A. By using the set() method
B. By echoing variables directly in the controller
C. By directly modifying the view file
D. By sending a form request
Ques 14: What does the set() function in a controller do?
A. Initializes the controller
B. Sets data for use in the view
C. Sets session cookies
D. Configures the layout
Ques 15: What is the purpose of creating a custom layout in CakePHP?
A. To enhance database interaction
B. To change the design and structure of multiple views
C. To handle user authentication
D. To manage forms
Ques 16: Where are views stored in a CakePHP project?
A. /src/Controller/
B. /src/Template/
C. /config/
D. /webroot/
Ques 17: What is the function of the render() method in a controller?
A. To process database queries
B. To send JSON data to the view
C. To render a specific view file
D. To handle form submissions
Ques 18: How can you modify the default layout in CakePHP?
A. By editing /config/core.php
B. By creating a new layout file in /src/Template/Layout/
C. By modifying the controller
D. By altering the model file
Ques 19: Which method is used to load helpers in a controller in CakePHP?
A. useHelper()
B. loadHelper()
C. addHelper()
D. None of the above
Ques 20: What is the default layout file in CakePHP?
A. default.ctp
B. app.ctp
C. layout.ctp
D. index.ctp
Ques 21: How do you call a specific view from a controller action in CakePHP?
A. Using the loadView() method
B. Using the render() method
C. Using the callView() method
D. Views are called automatically
Ques 22: Which CakePHP helper is commonly used to generate form fields?
A. HtmlHelper
B. SessionHelper
C. FormHelper
D. RequestHelper
Ques 23: What is the main advantage of using helpers in CakePHP views?
A. Faster database queries
B. Easier user authentication
C. Simplified generation of common HTML elements
D. Improved security
Ques 24: Which method in a controller would you use to redirect users to a different action?
A. forward()
B. redirect()
C. load()
D. move()
Ques 25: How do you create a custom layout for a specific controller action in CakePHP?
A. By using the set() method
B. By defining the layout in the model
C. By setting the layout property in the controller
D. By changing the view file