Definitions from IT Act, 2000

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What is the purpose of an 'Asymmetric Crypto System' according to the IT Act, 2000?

  • To generate a private key for creating a digital signature and a public key to verify the digital signature. (correct)
  • To generate a private key for verifying a digital signature and a public key for creating a digital signature.
  • To generate a private key for authenticating an electronic record and a public key for authorizing the electronic record.
  • To generate a private key for encrypting an electronic record and a public key for decrypting the electronic record.

What does 'Affixing Electronic Signature' mean according to the IT Act, 2000?

  • Adoption of any methodology or procedure by a person for the purpose of verifying an electronic record by means of Electronic Signature.
  • Adoption of any methodology or procedure by an organization for the purpose of authenticating an electronic record by means of Electronic Signature.
  • Adoption of any methodology or procedure by a person for the purpose of authenticating an electronic record by means of Electronic Signature. (correct)
  • Adoption of any methodology or procedure by a person for the purpose of encrypting an electronic record by means of Electronic Signature.

What is the role of a 'Certifying Authority' according to the IT Act, 2000?

  • To revoke Electronic Signature Certificates.
  • To issue Electronic Signature Certificates. (correct)
  • To verify Electronic Signature Certificates.
  • To manage the lifecycle of Electronic Signature Certificates.

What types of devices are considered 'Communication Devices' according to the IT Act, 2000?

<p>Any device used to communicate, send or transmit any text, video, audio, or image. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key component of the 'Asymmetric Crypto System' as defined in the IT Act, 2000?

<p>Symmetric key for encrypting and decrypting electronic records. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the IT Act 2000, what is the primary function of a computer?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of a computer system or computer network according to the IT Act 2000?

<p>Mechanical devices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the IT Act 2000, what is a necessary component for a computer network?

<p>Any of the above communication media (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of a computer system or computer network as defined by the IT Act 2000?

<p>Mechanical components (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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