312-50V13 · Question #379
Websites and web portals that provide web services commonly use the Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP). Which of the following is an incorrect definition or characteristics of the protocol?
The correct answer is B. Only compatible with the application protocol HTTP. SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a structured messaging protocol for web services that can operate over various application layer protocols, not exclusively HTTP.
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- AExchanges data between web services
- BOnly compatible with the application protocol HTTP
- CProvides a structured model for messaging
- DBased on XML
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(25 responses)- A4% (1)
- B92% (23)
- C4% (1)
Why each option
SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a structured messaging protocol for web services that can operate over various application layer protocols, not exclusively HTTP.
SOAP's primary purpose is to enable the exchange of structured information between web services, making this a correct characteristic.
SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is designed to be independent of the underlying transport protocol, meaning it can use HTTP, SMTP, TCP, or even other protocols for message transmission. The statement that it is *only* compatible with HTTP is incorrect, as its flexibility with transport is a key characteristic.
SOAP defines a structured XML-based messaging framework, ensuring messages adhere to a specific format, which is a correct characteristic.
SOAP messages are fundamentally based on XML for their format, content, and structure, making this a correct characteristic.
Concept tested: SOAP protocol characteristics
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