COMPTIA A+ Practice Exam

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What is SSL used for?

Encrypt web traffic
Speed up web traffic
Monitor web traffic
Decrypt web traffic

The correct answer is: Encrypt web traffic

SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer and is used to encrypt web traffic, providing a secure connection between a web server and a web browser. Option B is incorrect because while SSL does improve the security and reliability of data transfers, its main purpose is not to speed up web traffic. Option C is incorrect because while SSL may log data to track potentially malicious activity, it is not primarily used for monitoring web traffic. Option D is incorrect because SSL does not decrypt traffic, but rather it encrypts it, making it more secure.