engineering computer science MCQ #1254

What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?

engineering computer science MCQ #1254

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?

    • A) HTTP is secure, while HTTPS is not
    • B) HTTP is used for data transfer, while HTTPS is used for file transfer
    • C) HTTP is used for file transfer, while HTTPS is used for data transfer
    • D) HTTP is not secure, while HTTPS is secure

    Answer: HTTP is not secure, while HTTPS is secure

    Explanation: HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is an extension of HTTP, adding an extra layer of security by using encryption to protect data in transit.