Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

In the context of resetting a NIPRNet ASCL (Automated Secure Communications Link) with the unlock code, the role of the ETA (External Technical Assistance) is particularly relevant. The ETA is generally tasked with providing technical support and assistance for maintenance and troubleshooting of secure communications systems. If a Trusted Agent (TA) is unable to reset the ASCL, it implies that there may be a complex issue requiring specialized knowledge or authority that is not within the direct capabilities of the TA.

The ETA has the requisite training and resources to address and resolve technical issues that regular users, including subscribers and local registration authorities (LRA), may not have access to. Therefore, when the TA cannot effectively reset the code, the ETA is the next appropriate point of contact due to its expertise in handling these types of challenges within public key infrastructure and secure communications.

In contrast, while the subscriber can report issues related to their account or device, they typically do not possess the technical expertise or authority to assist in the reset process. Similarly, the Local RA's responsibilities may involve the management of certain aspects of the PKI, but they might not have the technical authority to address specific lockout situations like the one described. The option suggesting no assistance is possible disregards