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Which of the following terms refers to a mechanism which proves that the sender really sent a particular message?
Suggested Answer: A
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34 comments · newest first
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Wilson
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure about A? Sounds too simple.
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Merri
10 months ago
I thought it was C, authentication.
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Jovita
10 months ago
It's definitely A, non-repudiation!
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Carolann
10 months ago
A is correct, but I can see why people mix it up!
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Helene
10 months ago
Non-repudiation is the right term, no doubt!
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Maddie
11 months ago
I keep mixing up integrity and non-repudiation. I hope I remember the right one when I choose!
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Juliann
11 months ago
I feel like confidentiality is about keeping messages secret, not proving who sent them. So that can't be it.
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Leonardo
11 months ago
I remember discussing authentication in class, but I don't think that's the right term for proving the sender sent a message.
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Emile
11 months ago
I think the answer might be non-repudiation, but I'm not entirely sure. It sounds familiar from our last practice session.
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Marge
12 months ago
The key here is proving the origin of the message, so I'm going with non-repudiation as the answer.
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Brynn
12 months ago
I'm a bit confused on the differences between the options here. I'll need to review my notes to make sure I understand the concepts.
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Brett
12 months ago
Non-repudiation sounds right to me. That's the mechanism that ensures the sender can't deny sending the message later on.
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Dannette
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully before answering.
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Meghann
1 year ago
This one seems straightforward - I think the answer is non-repudiation, which proves the sender really sent the message.
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Verlene
1 year ago
Non-repudiation? Isn't that what happens when you forget to renew your driver's license?
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Latrice
1 year ago
D) Integrity
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Cristy
1 year ago
C) Authentication
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Marguerita
1 year ago
A) Non-repudiation
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Dean
1 year ago
I see your point, James. So, the answer is indeed C) Authentication.
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Avery
1 year ago
Non-repudiation? Really? Sounds like a made-up term. Are you sure this isn't a trick question?
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Berry
1 year ago
C) Authentication
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Raymon
1 year ago
A) Non-repudiation
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Brande
1 year ago
I was a bit confused at first, but now I understand. Non-repudiation is the way to go.
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James
1 year ago
That's true, but I think authentication specifically refers to proving the sender's identity.
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Sherita
1 year ago
I agree with Leeann. Non-repudiation is the correct term for this mechanism.
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Stevie
1 year ago
Yes, Non-repudiation is essential for ensuring the authenticity of a message.
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Alise
1 year ago
I think you're right, Non-repudiation proves the sender really sent the message.
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Elise
1 year ago
Non-repudiation is definitely the term we're looking for.
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Emily
1 year ago
But what about non-repudiation? Doesn't that also ensure the sender can't deny sending the message?
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Dean
1 year ago
I agree with James, authentication is about proving the sender really sent the message.
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Leeann
1 year ago
Non-repudiation, definitely. It's the only answer that makes sense for proving the sender's identity.
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Nadine
1 year ago
I agree, non-repudiation is essential for verifying the sender of a message.
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Sophia
1 year ago
Non-repudiation is key for proving the sender's identity.
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James
1 year ago
I think the answer is C) Authentication.