Exam KCSA Topic 5 Question 32 Discussion
Actual exam question for Linux Foundation's KCSA exam
Question #: 32
Topic #: 5
Question #: 32
Topic #: 5
Which information does a user need to verify a signed container image?
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* Container image signing (e.g., withcosign, Notary v2) uses asymmetric cryptography.
* Verification process:
* Retrieve theimage's digital signature.
* Validate the signature with thepublic keyof the signer.
* Exact extract (Sigstore Cosign Docs):
* "Verification of an image requires the signature and the signer's public key. The signature proves authenticity and integrity."
* Why others are wrong:
* A & B: The private key is only used by the signer, never shared.
* C: The hash alone cannot prove authenticity without the digital signature.
References:
Sigstore Cosign Docs: https://docs.sigstore.dev/cosign/overview
* Verification process:
* Retrieve theimage's digital signature.
* Validate the signature with thepublic keyof the signer.
* Exact extract (Sigstore Cosign Docs):
* "Verification of an image requires the signature and the signer's public key. The signature proves authenticity and integrity."
* Why others are wrong:
* A & B: The private key is only used by the signer, never shared.
* C: The hash alone cannot prove authenticity without the digital signature.
References:
Sigstore Cosign Docs: https://docs.sigstore.dev/cosign/overview
by Hulda at Oct 12, 2025, 03:35 AM
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