Practice Secure Communication With Https (1.2.2) - Security and Best Practices in Advanced Full Stack Web Development

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What does HTTPS stand for?
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Think about what each letter in HTTPS represents.
Question 2.
Why is encryption important in web communication?
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Consider what happens if data is sent without encryption.
3Question 3.
What does HTTPS do?
- Encrypts data
- Does nothing
- Only formats data
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Think about the primary function of HTTPS.
4Question 4.
Is SSL the same as TLS?
- True
- False
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Consider which technology came first.
Question 5.
Discuss how moving from HTTP to HTTPS could impact a small e-commerce website's sales metrics.
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Think about trust and security regarding online purchases.
Question 6.
Evaluate the potential risks associated with not using HTTPS for a web application handling user logins.
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Consider who might be listening during insecure communication.

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