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What is a characteristic of RSA?

The correct answer is B. It is an asymmetric encryption algorithm.. Asymmetric Encryption: RSA is an asymmetric encryption algorithm, which means that it uses a different key for encryption and decryption.

Submitted by carter_n· Mar 5, 2026

Question

What is a characteristic of RSA?

Options

  • AIt uses preshared keys for encryption.
  • BIt is an asymmetric encryption algorithm.
  • CIt is a symmetric decryption algorithm.
  • DIt requires both sides to have identical keys for encryption.

How the community answered

(42 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    93% (39)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

Asymmetric Encryption: RSA is an asymmetric encryption algorithm, which means that it uses a different key for encryption and decryption.

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#RSA#Asymmetric encryption#Cryptography

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