Which of the following organizations PRODUCES and PUBLISHES the Federal Information Processing
Standards (FIPS)?

A.
The National Computer Security Center (NCSC)

B.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

C.
The National Security Agency (NSA)

D.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

Explanation:
Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) is a standard for adoption and use by United States Federal
departments and agencies that has been developed within the Information Technology Laboratory and
published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a part of the U.S. Department of
Commerce. FIPS describe document processing, encryption algorithms and other information technology
standards for use within non-military government agencies and by government contractors and vendors who
work with the agencies. The standards cover a specific topic in information technology (IT) and strive to achieve
a common level of quality or interoperability.
Incorrect Answers:
A: The National Computer Security Center (NCSC) does not produce or publish the Federal Information
Processing Standards (FIPS).
C: The National Security Agency (NSA) does not produce or publish the Federal Information Processing
Standards (FIPS).
D: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) does not produce or publish the Federal Information
Processing Standards (FIPS).
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