BTEC IT Encryption & Protocols

Which of these is the most secure way of data transfer?

• HTTP
• HTTPS

What does this padlock sign mean in the address bar of your browser?

• The site is secure and data is transmitted using SSL

• There is a padlock available for purchase

• The website does not include "safety locks"

• The page is locked down for some odd reason

What type of key is not shared and computers cannot decrypt a message without it?

• Free key
• Private key
• Public key
• Personal key

If the same key is used to encrypt and decrypt a message, this is known as? 

• Symmetric encryption
• Encryption doesn't exist!
• Asymmetric encryption
• Same-key encryption

If there’s no lock in the address bar and the web address says HTTP without an S, that means every bit of data you send is private and safe.

• True
• False

What type of key can be freely shared with anyone so that they can encrypt a message?

• Personal key
• Private key
• Free key
• Public key

All Public Keys have a matching Private Key

• True
• False

What does SSL stand for?

• Secure Socket Layer

• Secret Secure Layer

Which of these is not required for Public Key encryption?

• Public Key
• Private Key
• Encryption Algorithm
• Specific Key

Encryption is a way of 

• Securing Information on a network
• Securing Viruses
• Deleting applications
• Hacking Passwords