To answer this question, let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:
Option A) It is a communication protocol - This option is correct. SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a communication protocol used for exchanging structured information in web services.
Option B) It is a format for sending messages - This option is correct. SOAP defines a format for sending messages over a network, typically using HTTP or other protocols.
Option C) It is based on XML - This option is correct. SOAP messages are typically formatted using XML (eXtensible Markup Language).
Option D) It does not allow you to get around firewalls - This option is incorrect. SOAP can be used to get around firewalls because it is typically transmitted over HTTP or other protocols that are allowed through firewalls.
Option E) None of these - This option is incorrect. As discussed, all of the previous options are applicable to SOAP.
The correct answer is D) It does not allow you to get around firewalls. This option is incorrect because SOAP can be used to get around firewalls by transmitting messages over HTTP or other protocols that are allowed through firewalls.