Question

_____ is a markup language designed to transport and store data on the Web. Group of answer choices Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) Hypermedia/Time-based Structuring Language (HyTime) Extensible Markup Language (XML)

Answer 1

Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a markup language designed to transport and store data on the Web.

Explanation:

• Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a markup language that defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable
• Extensible means that the language is a shell, or skeleton that can be extended by anyone who wants to create additional ways to use XML.
• Markup means that XML's primary task is to give definition to text and symbols.
• It is a textual data format with strong support, Unicode for different human languages.
• Extensible Markup Language (XML) is used to describe data.
• The design goals of XML emphasize simplicity, generality, and usability across the Internet.
• It is a text-based markup language derived from Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML).