COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the Following Terms Is Used to Describe

question 69

Multiple Choice

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe an encrypted code that a person, website, or organization uses to verify the identity of the message sender?

• A) a certificate authority
• B) a digital signature
• C) an encryption key
• D) a hash

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to investigate its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.

Self-Reports

Direct reports or accounts from individuals about their own feelings, behaviors, or attitudes, often used in research.

Case Study

An in-depth investigation of a single individual, group, event, or situation to explore and understand underlying principles or phenomena.