PHP Basics

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What is PHP primarily used for?

Creating mobile games

Designing databases

Developing desktop applications

Developing web applications (correct)

What is PHP stands for?

Hypertext Preprocessor (correct)

Hypertext Publishing

Hypertext Programming

Hypertext Processing

What is a characteristic of PHP as a scripting language?

It is an interpreted language (correct)

It is a procedural language

It is a compiled language

It is a hybrid language

What can you do with PHP?

Create username and password login pages Signup and view all the answers

How do PHP statements end?

With a semi-colon Signup and view all the answers

What is required to enclose a PHP script?

The reserved PHP tag Signup and view all the answers

What is PHP often used with?

Apache (web server) on various operating systems Signup and view all the answers

What can you do with PHP in terms of files on the server?

Create, open, read, write, and close files Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between PHP and other scripting languages, such as ASP and JSP?

Its speed and performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of PHP being an open-source scripting language?

It is free and has a community-driven development process Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of PHP being an object-oriented language?

It supports the concept of encapsulation and inheritance Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using PHP in web development?

To create dynamic and interactive web applications Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the PHP tag in a PHP script?

It is used to enclose the PHP script Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of PHP being a server-side scripting language?

It can be used to manage dynamic content on the server Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using PHP with Apache on various operating systems?

It provides a flexible and scalable web development environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between PHP and other scripting languages in terms of compilation?

PHP does not require compilation, while others do Signup and view all the answers

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