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By accepting a Digital Signature Certificate, the subscriber certifies to all who reasonably rely on it that which of the following is so?

By accepting a Digital Signature Certificate, the subscriber certifies to those who reasonably rely on it that he holds the private key matching the public key listed in the certificate and is entitled to hold it. He also certifies that his representations and information within his knowledge are true.

  1. AThe subscriber holds the private key corresponding to the public key listed and is entitled to hold itCorrect
  2. BThe Certifying Authority has no liability for any inaccuracy in the certificate
  3. CThe certificate can never be suspended
  4. DThe subscriber's private key has been shared with the Certifying Authority

Explanation

Section 41(2) says that on accepting the certificate, the subscriber certifies that he holds the private key corresponding to the listed public key and is entitled to hold it, and that his representations and information within his knowledge are true. The other options are not representations under that provision.

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