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Question 1
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Which technology is commonly used for securing email communication through end-to-end encryption?

SHA-256
PGP (Pretty Good Privacy)
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SSL/TLS
X.509

The correct answer is: PGP (Pretty Good Privacy)

Question 2
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What does SSL stand for in the context of secure internet communication?

Stable Security Protocol

Strong Security Link
Secure Socket Layer
Simple Security Layer

The correct answer is: Secure Socket Layer

Question 3
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What is the purpose of a digital signature?

Encrypting data
Verifying the integrity and authenticity of data
Generating random keys
Establishing a secure tunnel

The correct answer is: Verifying the integrity and authenticity of data

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Question 4
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In a hierarchical trust model, who is at the top of the trust hierarchy?

Application developers
Certificate authorities (CAs)
Network administrators
End users

The correct answer is: Certificate authorities (CAs)

Question 5
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Which cryptographic method uses a pair of keys for encryption and decryption?

Hash functions
Asymmetric cryptography
Quantum cryptography
Symmetric cryptography

The correct answer is: Asymmetric cryptography

Question 6
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What is a characteristic of a decentralized trust model?

Distributes trust across multiple entities

Relies on a single central authority
Ignores encryption algorithms
Requires frequent updates to security policies

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The correct answer is: Distributes trust across multiple entities

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Question 7
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What does a hash function do in the context of digital signatures?

Encrypts data
Authenticates a user
Establishes a secure connection
Generates a fixed-size hash value

The correct answer is: Generates a fixed-size hash value

Question 8
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What is the initial step in the SSL handshake process?

Session establishment
Cipher negotiation
Key exchange
Certificate exchange

The correct answer is: Certificate exchange

Question 9
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What is the primary purpose of cryptography?

To enhance internet speed

To organize data in databases
To protect information through encryption
To secure physical locations

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The correct answer is: To protect information through encryption

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Question 10
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Which standard defines the format for public-key certificates, including the X.509 specification?

SHA-256
SSL/TLS
PKCS (Public-Key Cryptography Standards)
PGP (Pretty Good Privacy)

The correct answer is: PKCS (Public-Key Cryptography Standards)

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