True or False: A cookie allows a website to remember user preferences and settings upon revisiting.

A cookie is a small piece of data stored on the user's device by a web browser while browsing a website. When a user revisits a website, cookies allow the website to remember specific information about that user, such as login credentials, preferences, and settings. This functionality enhances the user experience by eliminating the need to re-enter information or adjust settings each time the website is accessed.

Cookies can be categorized into two main types: session cookies, which are temporary and only last while the browser is open, and persistent cookies, which stay on the user's device for a predetermined period or until deleted. Regardless of the type, both enable the website to recall user-specific data upon return visits, thus confirming that the statement is true.

The mention of clearing the cache relates more to how browsers manage stored data but doesn't negate the ability of cookies to retain user preferences between sessions. Likewise, while persistent cookies have a longer lifespan and contribute significantly to remembering user preferences, the fundamental functionality of cookies applies to both session and persistent types, making the overall statement about cookies valid.