SAUTO Network Programmability Foundation Practice Question
Which statement best describes JSON?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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It is a lightweight, language-independent data format.
JSON is a text-based format for data interchange that is independent of any programming language.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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It is specific to JavaScript and cannot be used in Python.
Why it's wrong here
It is widely used in Python and other languages.
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It is a lightweight, language-independent data format.
Why this is correct
JSON's strength is its simplicity and broad compatibility.
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It is a binary format for faster processing.
Why it's wrong here
JSON is text-based.
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It is a schema language for XML.
Why it's wrong here
That is XSD.
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