Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Applet

What is an applet?

• A small application designed to run within another application

• A large program written in the Java programming language

• A standalone application that can run directly by the operating system

• A small program included with a computer's operating system

Where must Java applets run?

• On a separate server

• Within the browser's cache memory

• Within the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) or a program with a Java plug-in

• Directly by the operating system

Why are Java applets considered crossplatform?

• Because they can run on any operating system without the need for a JRE

• Because they are executed directly by the operating system

• Because they are limited to running on Windows systems only

• Because they are written in a crossplatform programming language

What are examples of applets designed for web browsers?

• Operating system utilities

• Drawing programs, animations, and video games

• Database management tools

• Word processing software

Why have applets been slowly replaced by newer technologies?

• Due to their large size and limited access to system resources

• Because they are not suitable for web-based applications

• Due to the lack of Java support in modern web browsers

• Because they are not supported by any web browsers

Which browser no longer supports the tag?

Mozilla Firefox

Microsoft Edge

Apple Safari

Google Chrome

What is the main reason applets are no longer a common way to provide interactive content on the Web?

• Due to their inability to run on Windows systems

• Because they require a separate plug-in to run

• Because web browsers no longer fully support Java

• Due to their large size and complexity

What is the primary advantage of using applets for web-based applications?

• They have unlimited access to system resources

• They are crossplatform and can run on any browser

• They are easy to develop and maintain

• They can run directly on the operating system

What is the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) required for?

• To provide additional security for web browsers

• To run Java applets directly by the operating system

• To run Java applets within another program or the JRE itself

• To compile Java code into executable files

What type of applications are Java applets most suitable for?

• Complex desktop applications

• Simple web-based applications

• Operating system utilities

• Mobile applications

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