HTTP vs HTTPS: Security Showdown Quiz Quiz

1. Question 1

   What is the primary difference between HTTP and HTTPS?

   1. HTTPS uses encryption; HTTP does not.
   2. HTTP is faster than HTTPS.
   3. HTTPS uses port 80; HTTP uses port 443.
   4. HTTP is used for static content; HTTPS is used for dynamic content.
   5. HTTTP provides automatic website backups, whereas HTTPS does not.

2. Question 2

   Which protocol uses Transport Layer Security (TLS) or Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) to encrypt communication?

   1. HTTP
   2. FTP
   3. SMTP
   4. HTTPS
   5. TCP

3. Question 3

   Why is HTTPS crucial for e-commerce websites?

   1. To improve website loading speed.
   2. To encrypt sensitive user data like credit card information.
   3. To rank higher in search engine results.
   4. To reduce server costs.
   5. To ensure all the images are properly displayed.

4. Question 4

   Which type of attack does HTTPS primarily protect against?

   1. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
   2. SQL Injection
   3. Man-in-the-Middle (MitM)
   4. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
   5. Brute force attack

5. Question 5

   What does the 'S' in HTTPS stand for?

   1. Secure
   2. Standard
   3. Simple
   4. Socket
   5. System

6. Question 6

   Which port does HTTPS typically use for communication?

   1. 80
   2. 21
   3. 25
   4. 443
   5. 110

7. Question 7

   Which of the following is a valid reason for a browser to display a 'Not Secure' warning on an HTTPS website?

   1. The website is using a self-signed certificate.
   2. The website is using HTTP/3.
   3. The website has too many images.
   4. The website is hosted on a cloud server.
   5. The website has no backlinks from other sites.

8. Question 8

   What is the role of a Certificate Authority (CA) in the HTTPS process?

   1. To encrypt the website's HTML code.
   2. To verify and issue digital certificates to websites.
   3. To optimize website loading speed.
   4. To block malicious traffic to the website.
   5. To store user passwords securely.

9. Question 9

   In terms of SEO, what impact does switching from HTTP to HTTPS typically have?

   1. It can negatively impact search engine rankings.
   2. It provides a small ranking boost.
   3. It has no impact on search engine rankings.
   4. It automatically guarantees the top search engine position.
   5. It only affects ranking in specific countries.

10. Question 10

    A website uses HTTP instead of HTTPS. Which of the following data is most vulnerable to interception in transit?

    1. Publicly available company information
    2. The website's Terms of Service
    3. Usernames and Passwords during login
    4. The website's logo image
    5. The number of visitors on the webpage