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FC0-U71 Practice Question: A developer is designing a website and needs to…
A developer is designing a website and needs to choose a client-side scripting language. Which of the following are scripting languages? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA ITF+ often tests the distinction between scripting languages and compiled or markup languages, trapping candidates who confuse Java (a compiled language) with JavaScript (a scripting language) or who mistake HTML for a scripting language due to its role in web development.
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Why each option matters
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JavaScript
JavaScript is a client-side scripting language that runs in the browser to create dynamic web content. It is interpreted by the browser's JavaScript engine, making it ideal for client-side interactivity without server round-trips.
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JavaScript
Why this is correct
JavaScript is a client-side scripting language used in web development.
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Java
Why it's wrong here
Java is typically compiled to bytecode and is not a scripting language.
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HTML
Why it's wrong here
HTML is a markup language, not a scripting language.
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C++
Why it's wrong here
C++ is a compiled language, not a scripting language.
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Python
Why this is correct
Python is a general-purpose scripting language often used for server-side scripts.
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