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Which type of file is created from issued intermediate, root, and primary certificates for SSL installation on a server?

The correct answer is C. PEM. When preparing certificates for SSL installation, a PEM file is commonly created to bundle the issued primary, intermediate, and root certificates, as it supports storing multiple certificates in a single, human-readable format.

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Question

Which type of file is created from issued intermediate, root, and primary certificates for SSL installation on a server?

Options

  • ADER
  • BCSR
  • CPEM
  • DCRT

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  • A
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  • B
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  • C
    88% (37)
  • D
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Why each option

When preparing certificates for SSL installation, a PEM file is commonly created to bundle the issued primary, intermediate, and root certificates, as it supports storing multiple certificates in a single, human-readable format.

ADER

DER (Distinguished Encoding Rules) is a binary encoding format for certificates, which, while valid, is less common than PEM for bundling multiple certificates for server installations and is not a text-based format.

BCSR

A CSR (Certificate Signing Request) is a request submitted to a Certificate Authority to obtain a certificate; it is not the actual issued certificate or a bundle of certificates for installation.

CPEMCorrect

PEM (Privacy-Enhanced Mail) is a widely used file format for X.509 certificates that can contain a single certificate or a chain of certificates, including primary, intermediate, and root certificates, making it suitable for SSL server installations. PEM files are text-based, using Base64 encoding.

DCRT

CRT is a common file extension for certificate files, but it refers to the content (a certificate) rather than the specific format that allows bundling multiple certificates like PEM. A .crt file could be either PEM or DER encoded.

Concept tested: SSL certificate file formats

Source: https://www.ssl.com/guide/pem-der-crt-and-cer-file-types/

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#SSL/TLS#Certificates#File Formats#PKI

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