SSCP Network and Communications Security Practice Question
What is the default port for Microsoft SQL Server?
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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.
Correct answer & explanation
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1433
MSSQL defaults to TCP port 1433. MySQL uses 3306.
Answer analysis
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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443
Why it's wrong here
Port 443 is for HTTPS.
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3389
Why it's wrong here
Port 3389 is for RDP.
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1433
Why this is correct
Port 1433 is the default listener for MSSQL.
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3306
Why it's wrong here
Port 3306 is for MySQL.
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