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1

A trusted authority that certifies individuals' identities and creates digital certificates is called a ____.
A)certificate authority
B)certificate repository
C)local registration authority
D)registration authority
2

In a digital certificate, which of the following fields identifies the CA that generates and digitally signs the certificate?
A)Certificate usage
B)Issuer
C)Serial number
D)Validity
3

Which field identifies the algorithm used in a digital certificate?
A)Certificate usage
B)Extensions
C)Public key
D)Serial number
4

Which of the following types of certificates is self-signed or issued by a superior CA within a hierarchical model?
A)CA certificate
B)Cross-certification certificate
C)End-entity certificate
D)Policy certificate
5

Certificates issued by a CA to a specific subject are called ____.
A)CA certificates
B)Cross-certification certificates
C)End-entity certificates
D)Policy certificates
6

Which of the following keys is used to encrypt other keys used for secure key distribution?
A)DataEncipherment
B)KeyEncipherment
C)KeyCertSign
D)NonRepudiation
7

Which of the following keys is used to verify a CA signature on a revocation list?
A)CRLSign
B)DigitalSignature
C)KeyCertSign
D)NonRepudiation
8

The ____ within a certificate determines the criticality or non-criticality of a certificate extension.
A)DigitalSignature key
B)flag
C)KeyCertSign key
D)KeyEncipherment key
9

In the ____ process, the RA assumes that the individual has successfully completed one registration round.
A)generation
B)registration
C)renewal
D)revocation
10

The process of giving keys to a third party so that they can decrypt and read sensitive information when the need arises is called ____.
A)key archiving
B)key escrow
C)key recovery
D)proof of possession





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