Question

An HTTP connection uses port _________ whereas HTTPS uses port ____________ and invokes SSL.

(a) 40; 80

(b) 60; 620

(c) 80; 443

(d) 620; 80

This question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.

Query is from Transport Layer Security and HTTPS topic in division Internet Protocol, Network Addressing and Transport Level Security of Cryptograph & Network Security

Answer 1

Right answer is (c) 80; 443

Explanation: HTTP uses 80 ports, whereas HTTPS uses 443 ports.