ISC Identity And Access Management Architecture Practice Question
Which TWO types of certificates are used in a standard mTLS implementation?
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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Server Certificate.
mTLS requires both a Server Certificate (to verify the server identity) and a Client Certificate (to verify the client identity).
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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Root CA Certificate only.
Why it's wrong here
The CA cert verifies the chain, but the entity certs are required for mTLS.
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Server Certificate.
Why this is correct
Verifies the server to the client.
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Public SSH Key.
Why it's wrong here
SSH keys are for remote shell access, not mTLS.
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Client Certificate.
Why this is correct
Verifies the client to the server.
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Self-signed user password.
Why it's wrong here
Password is not a certificate.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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