350-701 Security Concepts Practice Question
What is the primary purpose of a digital signature?
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Why each option matters
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Verify the sender's identity and ensure message integrity
A digital signature provides authentication, integrity, and non-repudiation.
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Compress the data
Why it's wrong here
Compression is not a function of digital signatures.
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Verify the sender's identity and ensure message integrity
Why this is correct
Signatures authenticate the sender and detect tampering.
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Prevent replay attacks
Why it's wrong here
Replay prevention requires timestamps or nonces, not solely signatures.
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Encrypt the message
Why it's wrong here
Digital signatures do not encrypt the message.
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