FC0-U71 Applications and Software Practice Question
Which of the following best describes a web application?
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Why each option matters
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An application that runs within a web browser and processes data on a server
Web applications run in a browser and rely on server-side processing.
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An application that runs only on mobile devices
Why it's wrong here
Mobile apps are different.
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An application installed locally that has direct hardware access
Why it's wrong here
That describes a desktop application.
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An application that runs within a web browser and processes data on a server
Why this is correct
Web apps are browser-based with server-side logic.
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An application that connects services using APIs
Why it's wrong here
That describes API usage, not necessarily a web app.
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