Number Theory and Public Key Cryptography Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the unit on Number Theory and Public Key Cryptography?

  • Euclidean Algorithm
  • Symmetric Key Cryptography (correct)
  • Euler’s Totient Function
  • Modular arithmetic
  • What is the purpose of the Euler’s Totient Function in public key cryptography?

  • To find prime numbers
  • To calculate the number of relatively prime numbers to a given number (correct)
  • To generate random numbers
  • To encrypt messages
  • Which algorithm is commonly used for public key cryptography?

  • Diffie-Hellman (correct)
  • DES
  • AES
  • RC4
  • What is the main advantage of public key cryptography over symmetric key cryptography?

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    What is the key exchange protocol commonly used in public key cryptography?

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    Study Notes

    Topics in Number Theory and Public Key Cryptography

    • The unit on Number Theory and Public Key Cryptography does not cover a topic among the given options.

    Euler's Totient Function in Public Key Cryptography

    • The Euler's Totient Function is used to compute the number of integers relatively prime to a given number in public key cryptography.

    Algorithm for Public Key Cryptography

    • The RSA algorithm is commonly used for public key cryptography.

    Advantages of Public Key Cryptography

    • The main advantage of public key cryptography over symmetric key cryptography is that it allows for secure communication without a prior shared secret key.

    Key Exchange Protocol

    • The Diffie-Hellman key exchange protocol is commonly used in public key cryptography.

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    Test your knowledge of number theory and public key cryptography with this quiz. Topics covered include modular arithmetic, the Euclidean algorithm, prime and relative prime numbers, Euler's totient function, Euler's theorem, random number generation, and the principles of public key cryptosystems.

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