350-701 Security Concepts Practice Question
A PKI administrator needs to check the revocation status of a certificate without causing a heavy load on the CA. Which protocol should be used?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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OCSP
OCSP (Online Certificate Status Protocol) provides real-time revocation status without requiring clients to download a full CRL.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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EST
Why it's wrong here
EST is also for certificate enrollment.
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SCEP
Why it's wrong here
SCEP is used for certificate enrollment, not revocation checking.
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CRL
Why it's wrong here
CRLs are lists that can become large and are periodically downloaded, causing load.
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OCSP
Why this is correct
OCSP is a lightweight protocol that queries the CA for individual certificate status.
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