A Java client application can consume a web service by adding a ________ to the application,which defines the proxy class that allows the client to access the web service.
A)client reference
B)web client reference.
C)web service client.
D)web service reference.

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A web service reference is an implementation artifact that provides the client application with the necessary information to consume the web service. It contains the endpoint address of the web service and metadata that describes the service's functionality. This information is used to generate a proxy class that the client can use to interact with the web service. Therefore, option D (web service reference) is the best choice for the missing word in the statement.

A Java Client Application Can Consume a Web Service by Adding