Java SE 7 Programmer II — Question 1

Which two statements are true about security strategies at the message-level?

Answer options

• A. Messages are secured during transport and after arrival at their destination
• B. Each portion of a compound message is secured.
• C. SSL is required to ensure authenticity, integrity, and confidentiality.
• D. Message attachments are secured without the need for a dedicated API.
• E. Security is dependent on the application environment or the transport protocol.

Correct answer: A, C

Explanation

The correct answers, A and C, highlight that messages are secured during their transmission and after they arrive, and that SSL is essential for maintaining authenticity, integrity, and confidentiality. Options B, D, and E do not universally apply to message-level security strategies, making them incorrect in this context.