ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
What is the primary purpose of a digital signature?
Answer choices
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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Provide data integrity and non-repudiation
Digital signatures provide integrity (detect tampering) and non-repudiation (proof of origin).
Answer analysis
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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Ensure data confidentiality
Why it's wrong here
Digital signatures do not encrypt data.
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Control access to resources
Why it's wrong here
Access control is separate.
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Encrypt data at rest
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is for confidentiality.
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Provide data integrity and non-repudiation
Why this is correct
Digital signatures verify authenticity and integrity.
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Network Security Components and Controls
Key term
Integrity
Integrity is the assurance that data has not been altered or tampered with in an unauthorized way, preserving its accuracy and consistency from source to destination.
Key term
Non-repudiation
Non-repudiation is a security principle that ensures a party in a digital transaction cannot deny their involvement or the authenticity of their digital signature.
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