Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Web Application

What is a web application?

• A program that runs on your operating system

• A software program that runs on a web server

• A program that runs on a mobile device

• A program that runs on a gaming console

What is a benefit of web applications over desktop applications?

• Web apps do not require software updates to be distributed to users

• Web apps are not dependent on the web browser

• Web apps have limited access to system resources

• Developers need to develop web apps for multiple platforms

Why do web apps provide a more consistent user interface across multiple platforms?

• Because the appearance is dependent on the operating system

• Because the appearance is dependent on the web browser

• Because the appearance is dependent on the device manufacturer

• Because the appearance is dependent on the internet connection

What is a disadvantage of web applications compared to desktop applications?

• Web apps are entirely dependent on the web browser

• Web apps have high-end performance for media apps

• Web apps do not rely on the internet connection

• Web apps have unlimited access to system resources

Which software companies offer both desktop and web versions of their popular programs?

• Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Adobe Photoshop

• Apple iWork, Intuit TurboTax, Amazon Prime Video

• Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, Intuit TurboTax

• Google Chrome, Microsoft Excel, Spotify

What happens if your web browser crashes while using a web app?

• Your data will be transferred to another device

• Your progress will be automatically saved

• You will lose your unsaved progress

• You can resume from where you left off

Why do high-end programs generally perform better as desktop applications?

• Because desktop applications are entirely dependent on the web browser

• Because web apps run directly from the operating system

• Because web apps have unlimited access to system resources

• Because desktop applications have limited access to system resources

What is a limitation of web apps in terms of system resources?

• They have unlimited access to the CPU

• They have unlimited access to memory

• They have limited access to the file system

• They have limited access to the internet connection

Why do software companies offer both desktop and web versions of their programs?

• To increase the cost of their programs

• To confuse users with multiple versions

• To provide flexibility for users to choose their preferred platform

• To limit the availability of their programs

What is the advantage of saving files in the online version of a program?

• Files saved online are not compatible with the desktop version

• Files saved online cannot be accessed from multiple devices

• Files saved online are not accessible without an internet connection

• Files saved online are compatible with the desktop version