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SSCP · Question #629

SSCP Question #629: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: Level 2/Class 2. Digital certificates are issued at different assurance levels. Level 1/Class 1 only verifies that an email address is valid and unique. Level 2/Class 2 goes further by verifying the individual's identity - including name, address, and Social Security Number - against a third-part

Submitted by viktor_hu· Apr 18, 2026Cryptography

Question

What level of assurance for a digital certificate verifies a user's name, address, social security number, and other information against a credit bureau database?

Options

  • ALevel 1/Class 1
  • BLevel 2/Class 2
  • CLevel 3/Class 3
  • DLevel 4/Class 4

Explanation

Digital certificates are issued at different assurance levels. Level 1/Class 1 only verifies that an email address is valid and unique. Level 2/Class 2 goes further by verifying the individual's identity - including name, address, and Social Security Number - against a third-party database such as a credit bureau. Level 3/Class 3 requires stronger in-person or notarized identity proofing. Level 4/Class 4 provides the highest assurance and is used for high-value transactions. Level 2 strikes a balance between automation and meaningful identity verification.

Topics

#Digital Certificates#PKI#Certificate Assurance Levels#Identity Verification

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