How can one troubleshoot PHP scripts that are not recognizing correct answers due to session handling issues?

When PHP scripts are not recognizing correct answers due to session handling issues, it is likely that the session variables are not being properly set or retrieved. To troubleshoot this, ensure that session_start() is called at the beginning of each script that uses session variables and that session variables are being set and accessed correctly. Also, check for any errors in the session configuration settings in php.ini.

<?php
session_start();

// Set session variables
$_SESSION['correct_answer'] = 'example_answer';

// Retrieve session variables
$correct_answer = $_SESSION['correct_answer'];

// Check if correct answer is recognized
if ($correct_answer === 'example_answer') {
    echo 'Correct answer recognized!';
} else {
    echo 'Incorrect answer.';
}
?>