FC0-U71 Applications and Software Practice Question
Which of the following is a key difference between a web application and a desktop application?
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Web applications run inside a browser and process data on a server; desktop applications run directly on the OS and have direct hardware access.
Web applications run in a browser and rely on server-side processing, while desktop applications are installed locally and can directly access hardware resources.
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Desktop applications are stored on a remote server; web applications are installed locally.
Why it's wrong here
This is reversed.
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Web applications require an internet connection to run; desktop applications do not.
Why it's wrong here
Some web apps can work offline with service workers, but generally they need a connection. However, the key difference is more about where processing occurs.
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Web applications run inside a browser and process data on a server; desktop applications run directly on the OS and have direct hardware access.
Why this is correct
This accurately describes the architectural difference.
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Desktop applications require a subscription; web applications are free.
Why it's wrong here
Both can be free or paid; not a defining difference.
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