DNS and HTTPS Quiz

What does DNS stand for?

• Domain Name System

• Data Name Service

• Digital Network System

• Device Name Service

What is the main purpose of DNS?

• To translate URLs into IP addresses

• To secure websites with encryption

• To translate IP addresses into URLs

• To display web pages

Which step comes first in the DNS process?

• A user types the URL into the browser

• The DNS server returns the IP address

• A 404 error is displayed

• The web page is sent to the user

If the DNS server cannot find the IP address, it:

• Passes the search to a higher-level DNS

• Sends an error message

• Returns the web page

• Sends back a 404 error directly

What does HTTP stand for?

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol

• Hyperlink Text Program

• Hyper Tool Process

• Hyper Transfer Process

What is the main difference between HTTP and HTTPS?

• HTTPS is secured with encryption

• HTTPS is faster

• HTTPS has better graphics

• HTTPS is an older version

What does HTTPS use to make a website secure?

• SSL Certificate

• DNS

• Firewall

• URL

When you see a padlock icon next to a website URL, it means:

• The website is secured with HTTPS

• The website is insecure

• The website is a virus

• The website is in maintenance mode

What is the main purpose of encryption?

• To make data private and secure

• To make data load faster

• To increase website graphics quality

• To improve DNS speed

Which protocol is more secure, HTTP or HTTPS?

• HTTPS

• HTTP

• Both are the same

• Neither is secure