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220-802 · Question #467

Which of the following are encrypted protocols? (Select TWO).

The correct answer is B. SSH E. HTTPS. SSH and HTTPS are both protocols that use encryption to protect data in transit, while Telnet, POP3, and FTP transmit data in cleartext.

Networking

Question

Which of the following are encrypted protocols? (Select TWO).

Options

  • ATELNET
  • BSSH
  • CPOP3
  • DFTP
  • EHTTPS

How the community answered

(57 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    89% (51)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    5% (3)

Why each option

SSH and HTTPS are both protocols that use encryption to protect data in transit, while Telnet, POP3, and FTP transmit data in cleartext.

ATELNET

Telnet transmits all data, including usernames and passwords, as unencrypted cleartext over the network.

BSSHCorrect

SSH (Secure Shell) encrypts all session data including authentication credentials using asymmetric and symmetric cryptography, making it the secure replacement for Telnet.

CPOP3

POP3 on port 110 sends credentials and email content in plaintext; encrypted email retrieval requires POP3S on port 995.

DFTP

FTP on ports 20/21 transmits both credentials and file data in cleartext; secure alternatives include FTPS and SFTP.

EHTTPSCorrect

HTTPS wraps HTTP inside TLS/SSL, encrypting all data exchanged between the client and web server, protecting confidentiality and integrity of web traffic.

Concept tested: Identifying encrypted vs plaintext network protocols

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/networking/fundamentals/network-overview

Topics

#SSH#HTTPS#encrypted protocols#network security

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