Exit CAS-002 CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
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When generating a new key pair, a security application asks the user to move the mouse and type random characters on the keyboard.

Which of the following BEST describes why this is necessary?

  • A

    The user needs a non-repudiation data source in order for the application to generate the key pair.

  • B

    The user is providing entropy so the application can use random data to create the key pair.

  • C

    The user is providing a diffusion point to the application to aid in creating the key pair.

  • D

    The application is requesting perfect forward secrecy from the user in order to create the key pair.

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