Security Functions or Characteristics of Digital Signatures Include All of the Following

question 44

Multiple Choice

Security functions or characteristics of digital signatures include all of the following except

• A) a digital signature is the electronic equivalent of a personal signature, which can be forged.
• B) digital signatures are based on public keys for authenticating the identity of the sender of a message or document.
• C) digital signatures ensure that the original content of an electronic message or document is unchanged.
• D) digital signatures are portable.

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Definitions:

Lump-sum Merit Pay

A one-time payment awarded to an employee for exceptional performance, rather than an ongoing salary increase.

Base Pay

The initial rate of compensation an employee receives, excluding any additional benefits, bonuses, or overtime.

Annual Merit Raise

An increase in salary given yearly based on an employee's performance evaluation.

Performance Appraisal

The systematic evaluation of an employee's performance on the job, typically including both qualitative and quantitative assessments.