Websites and web portals that provide web services commonly use the Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP).
Which of the following is an incorrect definition or characteristic of the protocol?
Correct Answer: B
In CEH v13 Module 12: Hacking Web Applications, SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is discussed as a protocol that allows web service communication using XML-based messages.
Correct SOAP Characteristics:
Structured model for data exchange, used in SOAP envelopes.
Built on XML format.
Can operate over multiple application layer protocols, not just HTTP (e.g., SMTP, FTP, JMS).
Option B is incorrect because:
While SOAP most commonly uses HTTP, it is not limited to it. SOAP is protocol-independent at the transport layer.
Reference:
Module 12 - SOAP, WSDL, and Web Services Protocols
CEH iLabs: SOAP and XML Request Manipulation in Web Services