Data Appended To, or a Cryptographic Transformation Of, a Data

question 30

Multiple Choice

Data appended to, or a cryptographic transformation of, a data unit that allows a recipient of the data unit to prove the source and integrity of the data unit and protect against forgery is a(n) ___________ .

• A) security audit trail
• B) digital signature
• C) encipherment
• D) authentication exchange

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Definitions:

Historical Returns

The past financial performance of an investment, often used to predict future performance or assess risk.

Expected Returns

The average amount of profit or loss an investment is expected to generate, based on historical data.

Portfolio Weights

The percentage composition of a particular holding relative to the total investment portfolio.

Risk-To-Reward Ratio

A benchmark used by investors to gauge the prospective returns of an investment in comparison to the risk associated with securing those returns.