Function of TLS

2025-hsc-se-q06 · Multiple Choice · 1 mark

Source: NESA 2025 HSC Software Engineering HSC Q6

Question

Which of the following is a function of TLS?

Options

Select one answer

A. Delivering packets between hosts on the internet B. Dropping malformed packets before they reach a host computer C. Adding headers to data packets containing authentication information D. Ensuring that parties exchanging information are who they claim to be

Reveal answer

D. Ensuring that parties exchanging information are who they claim to be

Marking rubric

Marks	Description
1	Identifies the correct answer.

Explanation

TLS helps secure communication by supporting authentication of communicating parties, as well as encrypted transport.

Metadata

Submitter: Seed data
Created: 2026-05-02
Status: published
Syllabus: y12-web-securing-the-web
Tags: TLS web security authentication encryption