Consider the following statements :
A digital signature is
1. an electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it
2. used to serve as a proof of identity of an individual to access information or server on Internet
3. 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?
The correct answer is (C) 3 only.
Explanation:
A digital signature is an electronic method used to sign documents like PDFs or Word files, ensuring their authenticity, integrity, and non-repudiation. It verifies the signer’s identity and guarantees that the document remains unaltered after signing. However, it does not indicate the certifying authority that issued it, nor does it serve as proof of identity for accessing information or servers on the internet.
हिंदी में प्रश्न एवं आदर्श उत्तर
निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए :
डिजिटल हस्ताक्षर
1. एक ऐसा इलेक्ट्रॉनिक अभिलेख है, जो इसे जारी करने वाले प्रमाणन प्राधिकारी की पहचान करता है
2. इंटरनेट पर सूचना या सर्वर तक पहुंच के लिए किसी व्यक्ति की पहचान के प्रमाण के रूप में प्रयुक्त होता है
3. इलेक्ट्रॉनिक दस्तावेज पर हस्ताक्षर करने की एक इलेक्ट्रॉनिक पद्धति है और सुनिश्चित करता है कि मूल अंश अपरिवर्तित है
उपर्युक्त में से कौन-सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?
सही उत्तर (C) 3 only है।
व्याख्या:
A digital signature is an electronic method used to sign documents like PDFs or Word files, ensuring their authenticity, integrity, and non-repudiation. It verifies the signer’s identity and guarantees that the document remains unaltered after signing. However, it does not indicate the certifying authority that issued it, nor does it serve as proof of identity for accessing information or servers on the internet.