NIST Special Publication, FIPS and HSPD Guidance Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+

NIST Special Publication, FIPS and
HSPD Guidance Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+

FIPS 140-2 - Correct answer--Cryptography

FIPS 180-2 - Correct answer-- Secure Hash Standard




Defines four hash algorithms:

• SHA-1

• SHA-256

• SHA-384

• SHA-512

FIPS 181 - Correct answer-- Automated Password Generator




Specifies a routine for an automated password generator.


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, Three basic parts:

• Unit Table: defines the alphabetic characters and specific rules

• Diagram Table: defines the rules of all possible pairs of units and juxtaposition of

units

• Random Number Generator: uses a DES subroutine to produce double precision

floating point values

FIPS 186-2 - Correct answer-Digital Signature Standard (DSS)




- private/public

- hash used for signature generation

- message digest

digital signature

verification of signature via public key

FIPS 190 - Correct answer-Guideline for the Use of Advanced Authentication

Technology Alternatives




Defines alternative methods of authentication

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