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Question
When generating a new key pair, a security application asks the user to move the mouse and type random characters on the keyboard. Which of the following BEST describes why this is necessary?
Options
- AThe user needs a non-repudiation data source in order for the application to generate the key pair.
- BThe user is providing entropy so the application can use random data to create the key pair.
- CThe user is providing a diffusion point to the application to aid in creating the key pair.
- DThe application is requesting perfect forward secrecy from the user in order to create the key pair.
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