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When https is used, which element of the communication is encrypted? select one:

a. url of the requested document
b. contents of the document
c. cookies sent from browser to server
d. all of the above?

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Answer: d. All of the above

HTTPS is a secure form of HTTP. It uses certificate authentication to encrypt any or all protocols utilized by HTTP.
The security that HTTPS provides protects transactions and communications over the web from snooping.

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