SY0-701 Domain 1: General Security Concepts

A hierarchical system for the creation, management, storage, distribution, and revocation of digital certificates is known as:

Multiple choice — select one answer

Answer choices

  1. a. PKI
  2. b. RA
  3. c. PKCS
  4. d. CA

Architectural breakdown & explanation

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is the hierarchical system for managing digital certificates.

Correct answer(s): a. PKI

Exam domain: Domain 1: General Security Concepts (12% weight on the official guide).

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