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Question

An icon, or symbol, of a closed padlock within the status bar of a browser, such as Internet Explorer (IE), means that:

A. The current page is secure using SSL, (secure sockets layer).
B. You need ti enter a password to view and/or edit the page.
C. There have been no changes to the page since you last visited it.
D. The browser has encountered an error and has locked up the program.

5 stars and a thumbs up to best, nice and correct answer.

Answer 1

A, the current page is secure using SSL =) I am sure of that =) I hope this helped!

Answer 2

The answer is A.



When an icon or symbol, of a closed padlock within the status bar of a browser, such as Internet Explorer, means that the current page is secure using SSL.



Here's an example of an English banking website where you can see the Padlock when using Internet Explorer:



https://www.hsbc.com/



You may notice rather than HTTP (Hypertext transfer Protocol) It has HTTPS With the S meaning Secure. :)



Feel free to ask me if you have any other questions.

Happy studying!

Answer 3

A padlock stands for SSL and HTTPS encyption.

Answer 4

answer is A, its is "secure socket layer" --> port 443, encrypted port and probably tunneling



I am also positive of my answer.

mcse, ccna.

Answer 5

i believe it is "A" as the other answers don't seem to make much sense

Answer 6

C.

Without a doubt.