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Which of the following software examples primarily operates through a web browser and typically requires an internet connection for full fun...

MCQ

MCQ Answer

A. Microsoft Word, installed directly onto a personal computer.
B. A dedicated mobile application designed to function without an internet connection.
C. Google Docs, accessed via a web browser. Correct

Explanation

A web-based application (or web app) is software that runs on a remote server and is accessed by users via a web browser over the internet. These applications do not require installation on the user's local device, though some may offer offline functionality. Google Docs perfectly fits this description as it is a word processor accessible through any web browser, stores documents online, and primarily functions with an internet connection. In contrast, Microsoft Word (when installed locally) is a desktop application, a mobile app that works offline is by definition not web-based, and a smartphone's built-in calculator is a native device application.

D. The built-in calculator application on a smartphone.

Correct Answer

Google Docs, accessed via a web browser.