Tools and Technology Flashcards
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A North Dakota notary is using a RON platform and the audio-visual connection drops mid-session. What should the notary do?
Answer: Terminate the session and restart with an uninterrupted connection before proceeding
If the real-time audio-visual connection is interrupted, the notary must not proceed until an uninterrupted connection is re-established.
Which of the following best describes a 'logical tamper-evident seal' in electronic notarization?
Answer: Cryptographic technology that detects unauthorized changes to the document after notarization
A logical tamper-evident seal uses cryptographic methods to detect any unauthorized alterations made to the document after the notarization is applied.
In North Dakota, how long must a notary retain their physical or electronic notarial journal?
Answer: 10 years after the last entry
North Dakota requires notaries to retain their notarial journal for 10 years after the last entry.
Which piece of technology is used to confirm the location of a signer during a remote online notarization in North Dakota?
Answer: Geolocation technology to verify the signer is not in a prohibited jurisdiction
RON platforms may use geolocation tools to help verify that the signer is located in a jurisdiction where the notarization is permissible.
A notary's ink stamp seal is lost or stolen. What is the notary's first required action under North Dakota law?
Answer: Notify the Secretary of State and take steps to prevent unauthorized use
A notary must notify the appropriate authority (Secretary of State) if their seal is lost or stolen to prevent potential fraud.
What is the role of a 'hash value' in securing an electronically notarized document?
Answer: It creates a unique digital fingerprint that changes if the document is altered
A hash value is a unique digital fingerprint of the document; any change to the document produces a different hash, revealing tampering.
Under North Dakota's RON framework, which party is typically responsible for retaining the audio-visual recording of a remote notarization?
Answer: The RON technology platform provider on behalf of the notary
The RON platform provider typically retains the audio-visual recording on behalf of the notary to satisfy North Dakota's 10-year retention requirement.