FC0-U71 Applications and Software Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are types of desktop applications?
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Why each option matters
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Web browser
Desktop applications are installed locally and run on the user's computer.
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Mobile app from Google Play
Why it's wrong here
Mobile apps run on mobile devices.
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Server-side script
Why it's wrong here
Server-side scripts run on servers, not locally.
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Web-based email client
Why it's wrong here
Web-based email runs in a browser and is a web application.
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Web browser
Why this is correct
Web browsers like Chrome are desktop applications.
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Media player like VLC
Why this is correct
Media players are typical desktop applications.
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