Tools and Technology Flashcards
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A notary in North Dakota uses an ink stamp seal. Which information is NOT typically required on the stamp?
Answer: Notary's home phone number
A notary's personal home phone number is not a required element on the official notarial stamp in North Dakota.
Which term describes the technology that allows a remote online notary to confirm that an identification document presented by a signer is genuine?
Answer: Credential analysis
Credential analysis is the technology used to verify that a signer's government-issued ID is authentic during remote online notarizations.
In the context of electronic notarization, what does 'PKI' stand for?
Answer: Public Key Infrastructure
PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) is the system of digital certificates and cryptographic keys used to secure electronic notarizations.
A North Dakota notary keeps an electronic notarial journal. What is a key security requirement for this journal?
Answer: It must be protected so only the notary can make entries
An electronic notarial journal must be secured so that only the notary has the ability to make entries, preventing unauthorized modifications.
Which of the following is an example of a knowledge-based authentication (KBA) question used during RON identity verification?
Answer: What was the address of a home you previously owned?
KBA questions are typically drawn from public records and credit history, such as previous addresses, to verify the signer's identity.
Under North Dakota RON rules, who is responsible for maintaining the approved technology platform used for remote online notarizations?
Answer: The individual notary public
The notary is responsible for ensuring they use an approved RON technology platform that meets North Dakota's statutory requirements.
What happens to an electronic notarization if the notary's digital certificate has expired at the time of signing?
Answer: The notarization is invalid because the certificate must be active
An expired digital certificate invalidates an electronic notarization because the certificate must be current and valid at the time the notarization is performed.