Multiple choice technology architecture

Which of the following are disadvantages of digital certifiactes for authentication ?

  1. Requires huge amount of resources on the processing system as didgital signature is a complex technology

  2. They must be installed on every computer that the user wishes to work

  3. Not economical

  4. Not reliable
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Digital certificates for authentication must be installed on every computer the user wishes to work from. This is a significant disadvantage because it creates management overhead - users cannot easily work from new or temporary machines without certificate installation. Unlike passwords or tokens, certificates are tied to specific devices. The other options are not primary disadvantages - digital signatures are not resource-intensive relative to modern systems, certificates are economical to issue, and they are highly reliable when properly managed.

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