Q13

What function does a security certificate perform?

A.

creates user accounts

B.

scrambles data

C.

identifies users

D.

creates password policies

E.

provides file access

Answer;

C. identifies users

Explanation; A certificate refers to an electronic document that is used to identify users, such as an individual, a server, a company, or other entity and also to associate the identity with a public key. The certificates provides generally recognized proof of the identity of a person. The public key uses these certificates to address the impersonation problems. Certificates also includes the name of the entity it identifies, and an expiration date, the name of the certificates authorities that issued the certificate, and a serial number.