10 Questions
What is the primary purpose of authenticating electronic documents?
To establish the identity of the sender
What is validated during the authentication process?
The identity of a user, device, or entity
What is the term for verifying the claimed identity of a user or entity?
Authentication
What is the result of successful authentication?
Verification of identity
What is the context in which authentication is used?
Information or communication system
What is the key element in authenticating an electronic signature?
The intention of the person executing the signature
What is required to authenticate an electronic data message or electronic document?
Proof that a symbol was employed or adopted by the person
What is the purpose of authenticating an electronic signature?
To authenticate or approve an electronic data message or electronic document
What is involved in the authentication process of an electronic signature?
Employing or adopting a symbol by the person
What is the result of authenticating an electronic signature?
The electronic data message or electronic document is approved
Study Notes
Electronic Authentication
- Electronic documents, electronic data messages, and electronic signatures require authentication.
- Authentication involves demonstrating, substantiating, and validating a claimed identity.
- The claimed identity can belong to a user, device, or another entity.
- The authentication process takes place within an information or communication system.
Electronic Signature Authentication
- An electronic signature is authenticated by proof that a person employed or adopted a specific symbol, such as a letter, character, number, or other symbol.
- The person must have executed or adopted the symbol with the intention of authenticating or approving an electronic data message or electronic document.
- The authentication of the electronic signature is based on the person's intention to validate or approve the digital content.
Quiz on authenticating electronic documents, data messages, and signatures in information and communication systems. Understand how to demonstrate, substantiate, and validate identities of users, devices, or entities.
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