Multiple choice

What is invoked via HTTP on the Web server computer when it responds to requests from a user's Web browser?

  1. A Java application

  2. A Java applet

  3. A Java servlet

  4. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

A Java servlet is a server-side Java program that runs on a web server and handles HTTP requests from web browsers, generating dynamic responses. Unlike applets (client-side) or applications (standalone), servlets are specifically designed to respond to HTTP requests within a web container.