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SSCP Practice Question: A security administrator is configuring a…
A security administrator is configuring a firewall to allow HTTPS traffic from the internet to a web server. Which default port must be permitted?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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443
HTTPS uses port 443 by default. Port 80 is HTTP, 8080 is common HTTP alternative, and 8443 is HTTPS alternative but not default.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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8443
Why it's wrong here
Port 8443 may be used for HTTPS in some configurations but is not the default.
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8080
Why it's wrong here
Port 8080 is often used as an HTTP alternative, not for HTTPS.
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443
Why this is correct
HTTPS utilizes port 443 as its default port for secure communications.
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80
Why it's wrong here
Port 80 is used for HTTP, not HTTPS.
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