CISSP-ISSMP · Question #163
Which of the following statements about Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) are true? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
The correct answer is B. It is a protocol used in the Universal Resource Locater (URL) address line to connect to a secure site. C. It uses TCP port 443 as the default port. Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a protocol used in the Universal Resource Locater (URL) address line to connect to a secure site. When an SSL connection is established between a Web browser and a Web server, HTTPS should be entered, instead of HTTP, as the…
Question
Which of the following statements about Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) are true? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
Options
- AIt uses TCP port 80 as the default port.
- BIt is a protocol used in the Universal Resource Locater (URL) address line to connect to a secure site.
- CIt uses TCP port 443 as the default port.
- DIt is a protocol used to provide security for a database server in an internal network.
How the community answered
(16 responses)- A6% (1)
- B88% (14)
- D6% (1)
Explanation
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a protocol used in the Universal Resource Locater (URL) address line to connect to a secure site. When an SSL connection is established between a Web browser and a Web server, HTTPS should be entered, instead of HTTP, as the protocol type in the URL. HTTPS uses TCP port 443 as the default port. Answer option A is incorrect. TCP Port 80 is the default port for Hypertext Transfer Protocol
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