Which of the following is/are the open-source software(s)? I. PHP II. Apache
2021
Which of the following is/are the open-source software(s)? I. PHP II. Apache
- A.
Only I
- B.
Only II
- C.
Both I and II
- D.
Neither I nor II
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Correct answer: C
The correct answer is Option 3: Both I and II.
Open-source software refers to software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance. Both PHP and Apache are cornerstone technologies of the open-source movement, particularly within the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Python/Perl).
PHP: Originally created in 1994, it is a widely-used open-source general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for web development.
Apache: Specifically the Apache HTTP Server, it is a free and open-source cross-platform web server software, maintained by the Apache Software Foundation.