Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - SOAP

What does SOAP stand for?

• Structured Object Access Protocol

• System Object Access Protocol

• Secure Object Access Protocol

• Simple Object Access Protocol

In what format are SOAP messages formatted?

• JSON

• HTML

• XML

• CSS

Which protocol is typically used to send SOAP messages?

• HTTP

• SSH

• SMTP

• FTP

What is contained in the envelope of a SOAP message?

• Header and Body

• Footer and Body

• Header and Footer

• Header, Body, and Footer

Why is HTTP advantageous for sending SOAP messages?

• It is only compatible with Windows systems

• It is more secure than other protocols

• It avoids most network firewalls

• It is faster than other protocols

Can SOAP messages be sent via e-mail?

• Yes, using SMTP

• No, only via HTTP

• Yes, using FTP

• No, only via SSH

What does the header of a SOAP message include?

• Message ID and Date

• Sender's Name and Address

• Message Subject and Body

• Recipient's Name and Address

Why are SOAP messages compatible with different operating systems and protocols?

• Because they are encrypted

• Because they use the same format

• Because they are platform-specific

• Because they are compressed

Which port is commonly used for sending HTTP traffic?

• Port 80

• Port 443

• Port 25

• Port 21

Can SOAP messages be altered when sent between different systems?

• Yes, always

• No, always

• No, never

• Yes, sometimes