Which of the following statements about Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) are true?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
A.
It uses TCP port 80 as the default port.
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.
D.
It is a protocol used to provide security for a database server in an internal network.
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 (HTTP).
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