Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - HTTPS

What does HTTPS stand for?

• HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure

• HyperText Secure Protocol Transfer

• HyperText Secure Transport Protocol

• HyperText Transport Protocol Secure

What does HTTPS add to the HTTP protocol?

• Compression

• Redirection

• Encryption and Authentication

• Caching

What protocol is used for encryption in HTTPS?

• TLS

• SMTP

• SSH

• FTP

What does a padlock icon in a browser's address bar indicate?

• The website is not secure

• The website is under maintenance

• The website is using HTTPS

• The website is using HTTP

How can you identify if a site is using HTTPS?

• By looking at the browser's history

• By checking the website's footer

• By looking at the browser's address bar

• By clicking on random links

What is the purpose of a digital certificate in HTTPS?

• To block certain IP addresses

• To track user activity

• To establish the identity of the site's owner

• To display ads

What does the TLS protocol do in HTTPS?

• Improve website speed

• Transmit emails securely

• Encrypt web traffic

• Block spam messages

Why should you always check for the padlock icon before entering sensitive information on a website?

• To increase website traffic

• To ensure the website is not under maintenance

• To speed up the website loading time

• To verify the site is secure and encrypted

What happens during the handshake between the web server and the client's web browser in HTTPS?

• They generate a temporary session encryption key

• They exchange cookies

• They update the website's design

• They block unauthorized users

Why do most web servers now use HTTPS for all traffic?

• To encrypt all traffic and verify data integrity

• To display more ads on the website

• To slow down website loading time

• To make it easier for hackers to access data