Palo Alto Networks PCCET Exam - Topic 9 Question 84 Discussion

Actual exam question for Palo Alto Networks's PCCET exam

Question #: 84
Topic #: 9

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Which of these ports is normally associated with HTTPS?

A443

B5050

C25

D80

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Suggested Answer: A

HTTPS is a protocol that encrypts and secures the communication between web browsers and servers. HTTPS uses SSL or TLS certificates to establish a secure connection and prevent unauthorized access or tampering of data. HTTPS typically uses port 443, which is the default port for HTTPS connections. Port 443 is different from port 80, which is the default port for HTTP connections. HTTP is an unencrypted and insecure protocol that can expose sensitive information or allow malicious attacks. Port 443 is also different from port 5050, which is a common port for some applications or services, such as Yahoo Messenger or SIP. Port 5050 is not associated with HTTPS and does not provide any encryption or security. Port 443 is also different from port 25, which is the default port for SMTP, the protocol used for sending and receiving emails. Port 25 is not associated with HTTPS and does not encrypt the email content or headers. Reference:

* Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) - Palo Alto Networks

* HTTPS Protocol: What is the Default Port for SSL & Common TCP Ports

* What is HTTPS? | Cloudflare

* Can I use another port other than 443 for HTTPS/SSL communication?

by Dino at Jun 14, 2025, 12:04 PM

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Gerald

2 months ago

443 is the right one, no doubt about it!

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Georgeanna

2 months ago

Agreed, 443 is the standard port!

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Janine

3 months ago

Wait, isn't 80 for HTTP?

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Christiane

3 months ago

I thought it was 5050 for some reason.

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Quiana

3 months ago

It's definitely 443 for HTTPS.

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Rolland

3 months ago

I definitely recall that 25 is for SMTP, but I can’t remember if 443 is the only one for HTTPS.

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Freeman

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought 5050 was a port for something else. Is it even related to web traffic?

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Rex

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question about ports, and I think 80 was for HTTP, so maybe 443 is the right one for HTTPS.

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Cherelle

4 months ago

I think HTTPS usually uses port 443, but I’m not 100% sure.

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Ashleigh

4 months ago

I'm a little confused on this one. I know HTTPS is related to security, but I can't recall the exact port number. I'll have to make an educated guess here.

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Layla

4 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP, so it makes sense that it would use a different port than the standard HTTP port 80. I'm going to go with 443 for this one.

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Shawnda

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know HTTPS is for secure web traffic, but I can't remember the specific port number off the top of my head.

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Omega

5 months ago

I'm pretty sure HTTPS uses port 443, so I'll go with option A.

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Tiffiny

8 months ago

D) 80 is also a common port but HTTPS specifically uses port 443

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Javier

8 months ago

If you don't know that 443 is the HTTPS port, you might as well be a computer illiterate grandparent trying to use the internet for the first time.

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An

7 months ago

I agree, it's A) 443

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Rosalyn

7 months ago

Definitely A) 443

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Rickie

7 months ago

A) 443

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Kirby

8 months ago

A) 443 because HTTPS uses port 443 for secure communication

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Alberta

8 months ago

A) 443

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Gilbert

8 months ago

I bet the person who wrote this question was just trying to trick us. HTTPS on port 25? That's for email, not web traffic!

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Ronald

8 months ago

Port 80 for HTTPS? Come on, that's just the regular HTTP port. I hope the person who picked that isn't the one designing my company's network security.

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