When a digitally signed document is received, the recipient's computer uses the sender's ____ key to verify the digital signature.
A) private
B) public
C) organizational
D) token

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A digital signature is created using the sender's private key, but it is verified using the sender's public key. Therefore, the recipient's computer would use the sender's public key to verify the digital signature. Choice B (public) is the correct answer.

When a Digitally Signed Document Is Received, the Recipient's Computer