GSLC · Question #214
Which of the following are the algorithms contained by the digital signature policy? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
The correct answer is B. Signing C. Signature verifying D. Key Generation. The digital signature standard defines three core algorithmic processes: key generation, signing, and signature verification - information validation is not one of these defined algorithms.
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Which of the following are the algorithms contained by the digital signature policy? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
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- AInformation validation
- BSigning
- CSignature verifying
- DKey Generation
How the community answered
(21 responses)- A10% (2)
- B90% (19)
Why each option
The digital signature standard defines three core algorithmic processes: key generation, signing, and signature verification - information validation is not one of these defined algorithms.
Information validation is not a defined algorithm in the digital signature standard - integrity verification is an outcome of the signature verification algorithm, not a separate standalone process.
Signing is a fundamental algorithm in the digital signature process where a private key is applied to a message hash to produce a signature, binding the sender's identity to the message.
Signature verifying is the algorithm that applies the sender's public key to the received signature and compares it against a freshly computed hash to confirm authenticity and integrity.
Key generation is the algorithm that produces the asymmetric public/private key pair required for all signing and verification operations within a digital signature scheme.
Concept tested: Digital signature standard algorithmic components
Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/fips/186/5/final
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