CyberCertPrepWeb App FundamentalsBrowser SecurityEASYFree question
How does the browser's address bar help users identify a secure HTTPS connection?
- A.It shows a green padlock icon indicating TLS is active
- B.It shows 'https://' in the URL and a padlock icon, indicating the connection is encrypted and the server certificate was validated
- C.It changes the page background to green
- D.It displays the certificate fingerprint
Why B is correct
Modern browsers show 'https://' and a padlock for valid TLS connections. Clicking the padlock shows certificate details. If the certificate is invalid, the browser shows a warning. This is the browser's trust indicator for the user.
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