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What is another name for symmetric key cryptography?
What is another name for symmetric key cryptography?
- Single key encryption (correct)
- Private key encryption
- Public key encryption
- Bidirectional encryption
Which type of cryptography uses two keys for encryption and decryption?
Which type of cryptography uses two keys for encryption and decryption?
- Bidirectional cryptography
- Single key cryptography
- Asymmetric cryptography (correct)
- Symmetric cryptography
In symmetric key cryptography, how is data decrypted?
In symmetric key cryptography, how is data decrypted?
- Using the private key
- Through a changing key
- By using a constant key (correct)
- With the public key
What kind of ciphers work on a single bit at a time?
What kind of ciphers work on a single bit at a time?
Which type of encryption technique has a public key that can be revealed to everyone?
Which type of encryption technique has a public key that can be revealed to everyone?
What is the primary difference between symmetric and asymmetric key cryptography?
What is the primary difference between symmetric and asymmetric key cryptography?
Which encryption method is known for being slower but more secure?
Which encryption method is known for being slower but more secure?
Why is asymmetric cryptography also called public-key cryptography?
Why is asymmetric cryptography also called public-key cryptography?
What is the defining characteristic of stream ciphers?
What is the defining characteristic of stream ciphers?
In asymmetric cryptography, what is the purpose of the private key?
In asymmetric cryptography, what is the purpose of the private key?