CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71)Applications and SoftwareEasy
A developer is creating a new application that needs to be accessible from any device with a web browser, without requiring installation. The application will store user data on a central server and perform all its processing there. What type of application is being developed?
- AHybrid application
- BNative application
- CDesktop application
- DWeb application
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Web application
A web application runs entirely within a web browser, requiring no local installation. It typically processes data on a remote server, making it accessible from any internet-connected device with a compatible browser.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Hybrid applications combine web technologies within a native container, still requiring installation.
- B. Native applications are built for specific operating systems and require local installation.
- C. Desktop applications are installed locally on a computer and typically run directly on the operating system.
Web Application
An application that is accessed over a network (like the internet or an intranet) through a web browser. It does not require local installation on the user's device.
- Runs in a web browser.
- No local installation required.
- Server-side processing and data storage.
Memory trick: Web App: Works Everywhere Browser-Based.