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050-720 · Question #250

Which statement about symmetric encryption is correct?

The correct answer is A. The same key is used for encryption and decryption. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Which statement about symmetric encryption is correct?

Options

  • AThe same key is used for encryption and decryption.
  • BSymmetric keys are generally longer than asymmetric keys.
  • CAsymmetric encryption is generally faster than symmetric encryption.
  • DA public key and a private key are needed for symmetric encryption/decryption.

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(45 responses)
  • A
    78% (35)
  • B
    13% (6)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    7% (3)

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