A ____ is a piece of structured data that uses a digital signature to bind a public key with an identity.
A) private key certificate
B) private key signature
C) public key signature
D) public key certificate

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A public key certificate is a piece of structured data that uses a digital signature to bind a public key with an identity. It is used in public key cryptography to verify the identity of a user or system and is typically issued by a Certificate Authority. Option A (private key certificate) is not correct, as private keys are not typically shared publicly. Option B (private key signature) is not correct, as digital signatures are created using private keys, and do not typically bind a public key with an identity. Option C (public key signature) is not correct, as digital signatures do not typically bind a public key with an identity.

A ____ Is a Piece of Structured Data That Uses