Encryption and Symmetric Cryptography Quiz

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What type of encryption uses a secret key to scramble data into gibberish?

  • Hardware-based Encryption
  • Whole Disk Encryption
  • Asymmetric Cryptography
  • Symmetric Cryptography (correct)

Which encryption type allows you to publish a public key derived from a private key?

  • Hardware-based Encryption
  • Asymmetric Cryptography (correct)
  • Symmetric Cryptography
  • Whole Disk Encryption

Which encryption technology protects data on devices when they are lost or stolen?

  • Hardware-based Encryption
  • Asymmetric Cryptography
  • Whole Disk Encryption (correct)
  • Symmetric Cryptography

In asymmetric cryptography, what type of functions are used that are easy to compute in one direction but difficult in reverse?

<p>One-way Functions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of encryption uses a shared secret key to unlock scrambled data?

<p>Symmetric Cryptography (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using large cryptographically generated passwords?

<p>They are more powerful than typical passwords (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does quantum cryptography transmit a secret key or password?

<p>Moving photons of light between two parties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which encryption algorithm uses a 56-bit key and breaks text into 64-bit blocks for encryption?

<p>DES (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a strength of private keys in cryptography?

<p>They are resilient and immune in some forceful attacks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is symmetrical cryptography considered secure?

<p>Every participant has identical private keys (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes large cryptographically generated passwords more powerful than typical passwords?

<p>They offer greater security and strength (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cryptography uses the same key for both encryption and decryption?

<p>Symmetric cryptography (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of cryptography uses a pair of keys, one public and one private?

<p>Asymmetric cryptography (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common goal of malware attacks?

<p>Stealing sensitive information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the process of converting plaintext into ciphertext to secure data?

<p>Encryption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In asymmetric cryptography, what is the role of the private key?

<p>Used for decrypting data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary purpose of using encryption algorithms?

<p>Securing data confidentiality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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