10 Questions
What is another name for symmetric key cryptography?
Single key encryption
Which type of cryptography uses two keys for encryption and decryption?
Asymmetric cryptography
In symmetric key cryptography, how is data decrypted?
By using a constant key
What kind of ciphers work on a single bit at a time?
Stream ciphers
Which type of encryption technique has a public key that can be revealed to everyone?
Asymmetric encryption
What is the primary difference between symmetric and asymmetric key cryptography?
Number of keys used
Which encryption method is known for being slower but more secure?
Asymmetric encryption
Why is asymmetric cryptography also called public-key cryptography?
Because it uses a public and private key pair
What is the defining characteristic of stream ciphers?
They work on small chunks of data at once
In asymmetric cryptography, what is the purpose of the private key?
To decrypt data originally encrypted with the public key
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