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

I have been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

This interesting question is from Overview topic in portion Wireless Network Security and Network Security Overview of Cryptograph & Network Security

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) 80; 443

For explanation I would say: HTTP uses 80 ports, whereas HTTPS uses 443 ports.