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HTTP and HTTPS
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Definition
HTTP Y12 Programming for the Web Term
HyperText Transfer Protocol: the request and response protocol between browser and web server. Port 80. Not encrypted.
Example: http = port 80.
Found in: syllabus, sample exam and familiarisation guidelines, school notes.
HTTPS Y12 Programming for the Web Term
HTTP carried over SSL/TLS so data is encrypted and the server is authenticated. Port 443.
Example: https = port 443.
Found in: syllabus, school notes.
Web protocol (port 80) / encrypted version (port 443).
Where you'll use it in the test
Syllabus area: Y12 Programming for the Web.
Question types it can appear in
- Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
- Matching or table: Match it to its description, example or category.
- Fill in the blanks: Choose this term to complete a statement or table.
- Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.
Where it has appeared in the paper
Programming for the Web (Part A, B). Part letters follow each paper’s own layout.
Related past questions
- 2025 HSC Q6 (1 mark): Web protocols Programming for the Web (Part A) · 1 mark
- Sample exam Q2 (1 mark): Protocols Programming for the Web (Part B) · 1 mark
- Sample exam Q13 (3 marks): Protocols Programming for the Web (Part B) · 3 marks
How to use it
A model sentence
“HyperText Transfer Protocol: the request and response protocol between browser and web server.” Then apply it: http = port 80.
In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.
Command words used with it
Official worked answer
Sample exam Q2 (1 mark): Protocols (1 mark): official criteria and sample answer
Criteria
1: Identifies the correct answer.
Sample answer
A protocol for email transmission
Go deeper
- Flashcard: HTTP in Programming for the Web (Year 12) · study that set
- Flashcard: HTTPS in Programming for the Web (Year 12) · study that set
- Memorise: Web protocols and their ports
- Key terms bank entry: HTTP / HTTPS
- Notes: Investigate and describe the function of web protocols and their ports, including HTTP,… (Programming for the Web (Year 12))
- Notes: Web protocols and their ports (Programming for the Web (Year 12))
- Full term page: every question, note and marking comment for HTTP and HTTPS
Check yourself
Explain “HTTP and HTTPS” in one sentence, give an example, and name a question type that could test it.
Reveal the answer
HTTP: HyperText Transfer Protocol: the request and response protocol between browser and web server. Port 80. Not encrypted.
Example: http = port 80.
HTTPS: HTTP carried over SSL/TLS so data is encrypted and the server is authenticated. Port 443.
Example: https = port 443.
Could be tested as: Multiple choice, Matching or table, Fill in the blanks, Short answer.