Consider the following statements:
A digital signature is
- an electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it
- used to serve as a proof of identity of an individual to access information or server on the Internet.
- an electronic method of signing an electronic document and ensuring that the original content is unchanged
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?(2019)
a) 1 Only
b) 2 and 3
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) are the digital equivalent (that is electronic format) of physical or paper certificates. Examples of physical certificates are drivers’ licenses, passports or membership cards. • Certificates serve as proof of identity of an individual for a certain purpose; for example, a driver’s license identifies someone who can legally drive in a particular country. Likewise, a digital certificate can be presented electronically to prove your identity, to access information or services on the Internet or to sign certain documents digitally
