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1D0-571 · Question #31
1D0-571 Question #31: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A. HTTP uses cleartext transmission during authentication, which can lead to a man-in-the-middle attack.. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
Irina has contracted with a company to provide Web design consulting services. The company has asked her to use several large files available via an HTTP server. The IT department has provided Irina with user name and password, as well as the DNS name of the HTTP server. She then used this information to obtain the files she needs to complete her task using Mozilla Firefox. Which of the following is a primary risk factor when authenticating with a standard HTTP server?
Options
- AHTTP uses cleartext transmission during authentication, which can lead to a man-in-the-middle attack.
- BIrina has used the wrong application for this protocol, thus increasing the likelihood of a
- CA standard HTTP connection uses public-key encryption that is not sufficiently strong, inviting
- DIrina has accessed the Web server using a non-standard Web browser.
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