How have developers found ways around the limitations of HTML? Around browser limitations? Discuss the difference between plug-ins and helper applications, and how they are used to handle different files.

What will be an ideal response?


When an unrecognized embedded MIME-type is called from an HTML document (sounds, movies, unusual text or image files), most browsers will automatically launch a helper application or player to view or run it. Helper applications or players provide multimedia power by displaying or running files downloaded from the Internet by the browser. You can also install plug-ins to allow users to view and interact with new types of documents and images.

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The average age of a LinkedIn user is 38

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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You use the ____ operator to reverse the meaning of a Boolean expression.

A. duplicate B. reverse C. logical NOT D. unequal

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A _____ is an action that prevents or impairs the authorized use of networks, systems, or applications by exhausting resources such as central processing units, memory, bandwidth, and disk space.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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