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bb · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Explain HTTP and HTTPS in general terms.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Because of Moore's Law, the cost of data processing, communications, and storage ________.

A) has increased exponentially
B) has remained unchanged
C) is witnessing an upward trend
D) is essentially zero

pami445 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The protocols used on the Internet are arranged according to a structure known as the TCP/IP Protocol architecture, which is a scheme of five protocol types arranged in layers. Hyper Text Transport Protocol (HTTP) is the protocol used between browsers and Web servers. Browsers send requests for service encoded in a predefined HTTP request format. The server receives that request; processes that request, and formats a response in a predefined HTTP response format.
A secure version of HTTP is available called HTTPS. Whenever https is visible in a browser's address bar, a secure transmission is being used and sensitive data can be sent safely. However, on the Internet, unless HTTPS is being used, one should assume that all communications are open.

Answer to Question 2

D