TLS and SSL Quiz

What does SSL stand for?

• Secure Socket Layer

• Secure Software Login

• Secure System Log

• Security Server Link

TLS is the successor to which protocol?

• HTTP

• FTP

• SSL

• SSH

What is the main purpose of SSL and TLS?

• To compress web data

• To secure communication over networks

• To manage browser cookies

• To update software remotely

Which version of TLS is the most secure and widely recommended as of now?

• TLS 1.0

• TLS 1.2

• TLS 1.3

• SSL 3.0

Which of the following best describes SSL?

• Still used in most modern browsers

• Has been deprecated due to security flaws

• Faster than TLS

• Introduced after TLS

What kind of encryption do SSL and TLS use?

• Symmetric only

• Asymmetric only

• Both symmetric and asymmetric encryption

• Hashing only

What major attack was SSL 3.0 vulnerable to?

• POODLE

• Heartbleed

• SQL Injection

• DROWN

Which layer of the OSI model do SSL and TLS operate on?

• Network

• Session

• Presentation

• Transport

Which of the following is not a function of SSL/TLS?

• Encrypting communication

• Authenticating servers

• Preventing spam

• Ensuring data integrity

What does the “S” in “HTTPS” indicate?

• Speed

• Secure connection using SSL/TLS

• Static content

• Server only mode