NSE 4 – FortiGate 5.4 — Question 57

Which of the following statements best describes what a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is?

Answer options

• A. A message sent by the Certificate Authority (CA) that contains a signed digital certificate.
• B. An enquiry submitted to a Certificate Authority (CA) to request a root CA certificate
• C. An enquiry submitted to a Certificate Authority (CA) to request a signed digital certificate
• D. An enquiry submitted to a Certificate Authority (CA) to request a Certificate Revocation List (CRL)

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is specifically a request for a root CA certificate. Option A is incorrect because it describes a signed digital certificate rather than a request. Option C is misleading as it refers to requesting a signed certificate, not a root CA certificate, and option D is unrelated as it concerns a Certificate Revocation List (CRL).