When using HTTP,an application program that accepts connections in order to service requests by sending back responses is called a
A)client.
B)server.
C)host.
D)resource.
E)gateway.

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A server is a program that accepts connections and services requests by sending back responses. In the context of HTTP, a server responds to requests from clients (e.g. web browsers) for resources (e.g. web pages) by sending back the appropriate HTML or other content. Clients initiate connections to servers, but servers are responsible for generating responses.

When Using HTTP,an Application Program That Accepts Connections in Order