Chapter 11
1. False A server will give out its certificate containing its public key but not its private key. The private key is always kept private.
2. A, B, C Valid uses of a certificate include authentication, encryption, and digital signatures. Certificates aren’t used for antivirus scanning.
3. False This will result in an error that encourages the client to not use the certificate.
4. D Certificates are uniquely identified by their serial number. The public key is very likely unique, but it isn’t used to identify the certificate. The issuer will issue multiple certificates; the common versions are 1 and 3 (which aren’t unique).
5. In the Trusted Root Certification Authority store When the root certificate of a CA is placed into the ...
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