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What is another term for symmetric key cryptography?
Symmetric encryption
Which type of cryptography uses two keys for encryption and decryption?
Asymmetric cryptography
What is the key difference between symmetric and asymmetric cryptography?
Number of keys used
Which type of cryptography is generally slower but more secure?
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In stream ciphers, how does the key behave during encryption?
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Which type of key is not revealed in asymmetric cryptography?
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What is the characteristic of the public key in asymmetric cryptography?
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Which type of cryptography works on a single bit at a time?
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What is a characteristic of the private key in asymmetric cryptography?
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What aspect of encryption does asymmetric cryptography rely on?
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