Chapter 8 Review Questions

Let us see how much you have learned in this chapter by going over these review questions.

  1. What is the name of the Apache module needed for HTTPS?
    1. mod_cert
    2. mod_https
    3. mod_key
    4. mod_secure
    5. mod_ssl

  2. What is a message digest?
    1. A means of encrypting transmissions via SSL.
    2. A message that has been encrypted using the Data Encryption Standard.
    3. A popular encryption method based on the Data Encryption Standard.
    4. A statistically unique hash, or message authentication code, of a file.
    5. Computer code that binds a specified server to a specified secret key.

  3. Which port is associated with https?
    1. 25
    2. 80
    3. 443
    4. 8080
    5. 8087

  4. Which statement is true?
    1. A digital signature contains a digital certifcate.
    2. Data Encryption Standard is based on GNU Privacy Guard.
    3. PHP is an algorithm intended for digital signature applications.
    4. Secure Sockets Layer consist of simple ciphers to transmit information.
    5. Web browsers such as Firefox and Internet Explorer support SSL encryption.
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