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What additional feature does HTTPS provide compared to HTTP?

easy📝 Conceptual Q1 of 15
Intro to Computing - How the Internet Works
What additional feature does HTTPS provide compared to HTTP?
AEncryption of data between client and server
BFaster loading times for web pages
CAbility to use any port number
DSupport for multimedia content
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand HTTP

    HTTP transfers data without encryption, making it vulnerable to interception.

  2. Step 2: Identify HTTPS feature

    HTTPS adds encryption using SSL/TLS to secure data between client and server.

  3. Final Answer:

    Encryption of data between client and server -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Encryption is the key difference [OK]
Quick Trick: HTTPS encrypts data, HTTP does not [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking HTTPS speeds up loading
  • Believing HTTPS allows any port
  • Assuming HTTPS adds multimedia support

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