Which of the following PKI components verified Ben as being legitimate to receive the certificate?

Ben, a computer user, applied for a digital certificate. A component of PKI verifies Ben’s identity using the credentials provided and passes that request on behalf of Ben to grant the digital certificate.

Which of the following PKI components verified Ben as being legitimate to receive the certificate?
A . Certificate authority (CA)
B . Registration authority {RA)
C . Certificate directory
D . Validation authority (VA)

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Answer: B