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What are two characteristics of SSH? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is C. encrypted D. uses port 22. SSH (Secure Shell) is a network protocol that provides a secure, encrypted channel over an unsecured network, commonly operating on TCP port 22.

Submitted by akirajp· Mar 5, 2026Security Fundamentals

Question

What are two characteristics of SSH? (Choose two.)

Options

  • Amost common remote-access method
  • Bunsecured
  • Cencrypted
  • Duses port 22
  • Eoperates at the transport layer

How the community answered

(21 responses)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • C
    90% (19)
  • E
    5% (1)

Why each option

SSH (Secure Shell) is a network protocol that provides a secure, encrypted channel over an unsecured network, commonly operating on TCP port 22.

Amost common remote-access method

While SSH is a very common remote-access method, stating it is 'the most common' is subjective and may vary by environment (e.g., RDP for Windows); its security and port are more definitive characteristics.

Bunsecured

SSH stands for Secure Shell and is specifically designed to be secured through encryption, making 'unsecured' an incorrect characteristic.

CencryptedCorrect

SSH encrypts all traffic exchanged between the client and server, protecting sensitive information like usernames, passwords, and data from eavesdropping.

Duses port 22Correct

By default, SSH uses TCP port 22 for establishing secure connections, making it a well-known service port for secure remote access.

Eoperates at the transport layer

SSH operates primarily at the application layer, using TCP (a transport layer protocol) to establish its secure communication channel, rather than operating at the transport layer itself.

Concept tested: SSH characteristics

Source: https://www.ssh.com/academy/ssh/protocol

Topics

#SSH#port 22#encrypted remote access#secure shell

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