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1D0-571 · Question #68
Which of the following is the primary weakness of symmetric-key encryption?
The correct answer is D. Keys created using symmetric-key encryption are difficult to distribute securely. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
Which of the following is the primary weakness of symmetric-key encryption?
Options
- AData encrypted using symmetric-key encryption is subject to corruption during transport.
- BSymmetric-key encryption operates slower than asymmetric-key encryption.
- CSymmetric-key encryption does not provide the service of data confidentiality.
- DKeys created using symmetric-key encryption are difficult to distribute securely.
How the community answered
(26 responses)- A4% (1)
- B8% (2)
- C15% (4)
- D73% (19)
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