Chapter 21.4 Cryptography

What is the primary purpose of an SSL certificate?

• To confirm the identity of a website domain

• To encrypt all data on a website

• To increase website loading speed

• To provide free hosting services

What is the role of a Certificate Authority (CA)?

• To host websites

• To create digital certificates

• To design website layouts

• To manage email servers

What is the role of trusted third parties in SSL certification?

• To provide services similar to governmental licensing bureaus

• To host websites for free

• To design website graphics

• To manage social media accounts

What is saved locally by the web browser when using SSL?

• The certificate

• The website's HTML code

• The website's CSS files

• The website's images

What is the main component of PKI?

• Specifications, systems, and tools

• Social media platforms

• Online shopping carts

• Video streaming services

Which of the following vendors provide CA servers as a managed service?

• Microsoft

• Symantec Group (VeriSign)

• Apple

• IBM

Which class of certificate is used for servers and software signing?

• Class 1

• Class 2

• Class 3

• Class 4

What can an enterprise use PKI for internally?

• To develop software

• To authenticate employees

• To manage finances

• To design websites

Which of the following is NOT a vendor mentioned for CA servers?

• Comodo

• Go Daddy Group

• DigiCert

• Amazon

What is a cross-certified CA topology?

• A hierarchical model with a single root CA

• A peer-to-peer model where CAs establish trust by cross-certifying certificates

• A model where CAs do not interact with each other

• A model that only supports a single CA