CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 272

A network technician is setting up a new web server on the company network. One of the requirements for the web server is to ensure the end users can securely authenticate to the application to perform their job duties. Which of the following ports should the network technician request from the firewall team to comply with this requirement?

Answer options

• A. 22
• B. 69
• C. 80
• D. 389
• E. 443

Correct answer: E

Explanation

The correct answer is E, port 443, which is used for HTTPS, providing secure communication for web applications. Port 22 is for SSH, port 69 is for TFTP, port 80 is for HTTP (not secure), and port 389 is for LDAP, which are not suitable for secure authentication for a web server.