350-701 Security Concepts Practice Question
What is the primary function of a Certificate Revocation List (CRL) in a PKI?
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Why each option matters
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List revoked certificates
CRL lists certificates that have been revoked before their expiration date, allowing relying parties to verify validity.
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List revoked certificates
Why this is correct
Correct answer. CRL provides a list of revoked certificates.
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Store private keys
Why it's wrong here
Private keys are stored securely by the entity, not in CRL.
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Validate certificate signatures
Why it's wrong here
Signature validation uses the CA's public key, not CRL.
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Generate new certificates
Why it's wrong here
Certificate generation is done by the CA, not CRL.
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