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GISF · Question #374

Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding asymmetric encryption and symmetric encryption? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

The correct answer is A. Data Encryption Standard (DES) is a symmetric encryption key algorithm. C. Symmetric encryption is commonly used when a message sender needs to encrypt a large D. Asymmetric encryption uses a public key and a private key pair for data encryption. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding asymmetric encryption and symmetric encryption? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

Options

  • AData Encryption Standard (DES) is a symmetric encryption key algorithm.
  • BIn symmetric encryption, the secret key is available only to the recipient of the message.
  • CSymmetric encryption is commonly used when a message sender needs to encrypt a large
  • DAsymmetric encryption uses a public key and a private key pair for data encryption.

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  • A
    83% (25)
  • B
    17% (5)

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