A Message Which Contains a Digital Signature

question 116

Multiple Choice

A message which contains a digital signature

• A) must be encrypted along with the signature.
• B) must be sent once as plaintext and once as ciphertext if no message digest exits.
• C) does not have to be encrypted when a message digest is used as a digital signature.
• D) Answers B and C are correct.

---

Definitions:

Acquisitions

The process of obtaining control of another company by purchasing or exchanging shares.

Incremental Value

The additional or extra value generated by making a particular business decision or taking a specific action, compared to not doing so.

Purchase Cost

The total expense incurred to acquire an asset or service, including the price and additional charges.

Target Firm

A company that is the focus of a takeover or acquisition attempt by another company.