CyberCertPrepWeb App FundamentalsBrowser SecurityEASYFree question
How does the browser's address bar help users identify a secure HTTPS connection?
- A.It displays 'https://' in the URL and a green banner, indicating the website is trustworthy and the owner identity was verified by the browser
- B.It shows 'https://' in the URL and a padlock icon, indicating the connection is encrypted and the server certificate was validated
- C.The URL begins with 'https://' and a shield icon appears, indicating the connection is anonymous and the server does not log the visitor address
- D.It highlights 'https://' in the URL and a lock on the page, indicating the content is free of malware and the scripts were audited by the vendor
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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