Which of the following control plans is designed both to authenticate a system user's identity and to verify the integrity of a message transmitted by that user?
A) coding schemes
B) digital signature
C) preformatted screens
D) check digit

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A digital signature is a type of control plan that uses cryptographic techniques to verify the authenticity and integrity of a message transmitted by a user by creating a unique digital fingerprint or signature. It provides both user authentication and message integrity verification. The other options do not fulfill both of these requirements.

Which of the Following Control Plans Is Designed Both to Authenticate