The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)is
A)proprietary protocol developed in the USA for wireless security.
B)dependent on the specific network technologies employed.
C)an Internet standard that replaces HTML,HTTP,and XML.
D)designed to overcome many of the limitations hindering acceptance of mobile data services.
E)used primarily with mobile paging systems.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The question asks for the description that best fits the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP). Option D is the best choice as it accurately states that WAP was designed to overcome the limitations that were restricting the acceptance of mobile data services. WAP is not proprietary to the USA, it is not dependent on specific network technologies, it does not replace HTML, HTTP and XML, and it is not used primarily with mobile paging systems.