Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Servlet

What is a servlet?

• A Java program that runs on a client's machine

• A Java program that runs on a Web server

• A JavaScript program that runs on a Web server

• An HTML file that runs on a Web server

Where is a servlet processed?

• On the client's machine

• On the Web server

• On the database server

• On the browser

What is the primary difference between servlets and JSP pages?

• Servlets are used for static websites, while JSP pages are used for dynamic websites

• Servlets are processed on the client's machine, while JSP pages are processed on the server

• Servlets are primarily Java programs, while JSP pages are primarily HTML files

• Servlets are primarily HTML files, while JSP pages are primarily Java programs

Which method is used to initialize a servlet?

• setup()

• start()

• begin()

• init()

Which method processes the HTTP request in a servlet?

• process()

• handle()

• service()

• execute()

What does the destroy method do in a servlet?

• Sends a response to the client's browser

• Processes the HTTP request

• Initializes the servlet

• Frees up resources used by the servlet

What type of websites can be created using servlets?

• Dynamic websites

• Static websites

• Offline websites

• Interactive websites

Why are servlets an easy option for Java programmers to create Web applications?

• Because they are primarily HTML files

• Because they are written in Java

• Because they are processed on the client's machine

• Because they are written in JavaScript

Which method may also be specified as doGet(), doPost(), doPut(), or doDelete()?

• service()

• start()

• init()

• destroy()

What does the service() method in a servlet typically provide?

• A response that is sent to the client's browser

• Memory allocation for the process

• An input parameter to the servlet

• Data saved to a log file