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What was the primary goal in designing the Java language?
What was the primary goal in designing the Java language?
- To be large, complex, and platform-specific
- To focus on low-level system programming
- To mimic Python and Ruby programming languages
- To be small, simple, and portable across platforms (correct)
How does HotJava differ from most other browsers?
How does HotJava differ from most other browsers?
- It can download and play applets on the reader's system (correct)
- It does not support basic Web features
- It cannot play Java applets
- It lacks compatibility with Netscape and Mosaic
What distinguishes applets from images when displayed on a Web page?
What distinguishes applets from images when displayed on a Web page?
- Applets are static and non-interactive
- Applets are dynamic and interactive (correct)
- Images are larger in file size than applets
- Images can respond to user input
Which company originally developed Java?
Which company originally developed Java?
What role did Netscape 2.0 play in terms of Java support?
What role did Netscape 2.0 play in terms of Java support?
What distinguishes HotJava as a browser?
What distinguishes HotJava as a browser?
Why was Java designed to be portable across platforms?
Why was Java designed to be portable across platforms?