Quiz on Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

What is the primary concern when accessing a website?

• The loading speed of the website

• The color scheme of the website

• The number of products available

• Whether the website is genuine

What does the combination of an IP address and a port number create?

• A socket

• A connection

• A protocol

• A session

What is the purpose of the Handshake Protocol in SSL?

• To encrypt the data

• To establish a secure connection

• To verify the website's speed

• To format data transmission

What does the server send to the client during the SSL Handshake?

• User credentials and password

• Private key and session ID

• SSL certificate and public key

• Data encryption algorithms

What is a one-off session key used for in SSL?

• Symmetric key encryption

• Asymmetric key encryption

• Session cookie key

• OTP

What is the upgraded version of SSL called?

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

• Data Encryption Standard (DES)

• Secure Transport Protocol (STP)

• Transport Layer Security (TLS)

What is the main reason for the transition from SSL to TLS?

• Security concerns

• Faster data transfer

• User interface improvements

• Compatibility with older systems

What does the Record Protocol in SSL deal with?

• Session management

• User authentication

• Data transmission format

• Encryption algorithms

How does SSL operate in relation to user action?

• Without any action from the user

• Only with user consent

• After user authentication

• With user configuration

What is the role of the public key in the SSL process?

• To encrypt a session key

• To decrypt data

• To verify user identity

• To establish a connection