Which of the following is a key difference between HTTP and HTTPS?

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A HTTPS is used only for small files.
B HTTPS uses encryption (SSL/TLS) for secure data transmission.
C HTTP is faster than HTTPS.
D HTTPS does not use TCP/IP.

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Answer: B. HTTPS uses encryption (SSL/TLS) for secure data transmission.

Explanation: HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) uses SSL/TLS encryption to ensure data privacy and integrity, making it safer for transactions than HTTP.

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Which of the following is a key difference between HTTP and HTTPS?

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