PeopleCert Exam DevSecOps Topic 5 Question 43 Discussion

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Question #: 43
Topic #: 5

Which of the following BEST describes a public key cryptography architect?

AA person sends a message that is encrypted by using their private key, and the receiver must also use that private key to decipher the message.

BMessages are encrypted into cipher text and then are deciphered upon receipt by using a pair of public keys.

CMessages are encrypted into cipher text and then are deciphered upon receipt by using a pair of secure private keys.

DA person sends a message that is encrypted by the use of a public key, and the receiver can decipher the message using their private key.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Alberta at Sep 17, 2024, 09:38 AM

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Josphine

8 months ago

Haha, I'm glad they're not asking us to build a public key cryptography system from scratch. That would be a real head-scratcher!

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Nickolas

8 months ago

This is a straightforward question. Option D is the textbook definition of public key cryptography.

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Stephane

6 months ago

D) A person sends a message that is encrypted by the use of a public key, and the receiver can decipher the message using their private key.

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Floyd

7 months ago

B) Messages are encrypted into cipher text and then are deciphered upon receipt by using a pair of public keys.

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Willetta

7 months ago

A) A person sends a message that is encrypted by using their private key, and the receiver must also use that private key to decipher the message.

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Erasmo

8 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it's either B or D.

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Artie

8 months ago

D is the way to go. It's the only one that mentions using a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption.

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Beula

7 months ago

It's important to understand the role of public and private keys in ensuring secure communication.

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Dong

8 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think option C could be the right answer.

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Clay

8 months ago

I think option B is also a valid choice.

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Brandon

8 months ago

Using a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption is the standard practice in public key cryptography.

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Lucina

8 months ago

I agree, option D is the correct one.

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Reed

8 months ago

Option D is definitely the most secure method for encryption and decryption.

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Dusti

8 months ago

I agree, option D is the correct choice for a public key cryptography architect.

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Francisca

9 months ago

I agree with Francesco, because the public key is used for encryption and the private key is used for decryption.

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Kayleigh

9 months ago

Option B sounds like the right answer to me. Encrypting with public keys and decrypting with private keys is the core of public key cryptography.

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Sylvia

8 months ago

Public key cryptography is all about that encryption and decryption process with public and private keys.

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Dulce

8 months ago

Yes, that's right. The receiver uses their private key to decrypt the message.

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Linsey

8 months ago

I think option B is correct. It involves using public keys to encrypt messages.

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Francesco

9 months ago

I think the answer is D.

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Jacki

9 months ago

I think option D is the correct answer. The description matches the definition of public key cryptography.

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Cammy

8 months ago

I agree, using a public key to encrypt and a private key to decrypt makes sense.

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Selma

9 months ago

I think option D is the correct answer.

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