HTTP vs HTTPS Security Essentials Quiz Quiz

1. Basic Protocol Difference

   Which protocol encrypts data between the browser and server: HTTP or HTTPS?

   1. HTTPS
   2. HTTP
   3. HTPS
   4. HHTPS
   5. HTPPS

2. Port Number Identification

   By default, on which port does HTTPS operate?

   1. 443
   2. 80
   3. 21
   4. 8080
   5. 8443

3. Security Implications

   What is the major security risk of using HTTP instead of HTTPS when submitting login information?

   1. User credentials can be intercepted by attackers
   2. Pages will fail to load properly
   3. The website will run slower
   4. Cookies will not work
   5. Browsers will not be compatible

4. Visual Indicators

   What visual indicator do modern browsers use to signify a website is using HTTPS?

   1. A padlock icon in the address bar
   2. A warning triangle sign
   3. Red text in the URL
   4. The word 'Safe' next to the title
   5. A green background behind the webpage

5. SSL/TLS Purpose

   What role does SSL/TLS play in HTTPS communication?

   1. It encrypts the data transferred between the user and server
   2. It speeds up website loading
   3. It compresses all images
   4. It validates HTML for errors
   5. It updates the browser automatically

6. Practical Scenario

   If you see a website with a URL starting with 'http://', which of the following actions is safest when asked to enter your credit card number?

   1. Do not enter your card number on the site
   2. Proceed as normal and enter your card
   3. Ignore the URL and focus on site design
   4. Just refresh the page until it becomes https
   5. Contact the webmaster for help

7. Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

   Which protocol is more vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks, making it unsafe for sensitive transactions?

   1. HTTP
   2. HTTPS
   3. HTP
   4. HHTPS
   5. SHTTP

8. Mixed Content Warning

   What happens if an HTTPS page loads images from an HTTP source?

   1. Browsers may display a mixed content warning
   2. The page loads faster
   3. The page is blocked completely
   4. Images are automatically upgraded to HTTPS
   5. Nothing unusual happens

9. Code Snippet Understanding

   Given this HTML anchor tag: u003Ca href='https://example.com'u003EVisit siteu003C/au003E, what does 'https' indicate?

   1. The connection will be encrypted
   2. The site is local only
   3. The page will be slow to load
   4. Only images are secured
   5. It is a legacy protocol

10. Choosing the Protocol

    Which protocol should you use for collecting sensitive user data on your website?

    1. HTTPS
    2. HTTP
    3. HTTS
    4. HPTTS
    5. HHTP