Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a digital signature?

Accepted Answer

Establishing the origin of a message

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Encrypting data for secure transmission

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Ensuring confidentiality of messages

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Authenticating the receiver of a message

Question 2

In the context of digital signatures, who is the signer?

Accepted Answer

An entity who creates the digital signature

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An entity who verifies digital signatures

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The recipient of a signed message

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A certification-service provider

Question 3

Which legislation defines an electronic signature?

Accepted Answer

Directive 1999/93/EC

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Regulation (EU) No 990/2014

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EidS Regulation

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Directive 95/56/EC

Question 4

According to the ECD, what is a requirement for an advanced electronic signature?

Accepted Answer

It must be uniquely linked to the signatory

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It must be capable of identifying the origin

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It must be created using means under the multiple control of the verifier

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It must be decrypted using public key cryptography

Question 5

What are the security requirements provided by a digital signature scheme?

Accepted Answer

Data origin authentication and non-repudiation

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Data encryption and decryption

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Data confidentiality and integrity

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Data availability and access control

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