What mechanism does a browser use to verify the cryptographic identity and authenticity of an HTTPS website during an initial connection handshake?
A. It alters network configurations via DHCP scripts.
B. It reviews local text browser history traces.
C. It evaluates the site's digital SSL/TLS Certificate issued by a trusted Certificate Authority (CA).
D. It queries standard local email mailboxes via POP3 paths.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Browsers verify a website's authenticity by checking its digital certificate, which must be cryptographically signed by a recognized, trusted Certificate Authority (CA).
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