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GISP · Question #196

Which of the following statements about a stream cipher are true? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose three.

The correct answer is A. It typically executes at a higher speed than a block cipher. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Which of the following statements about a stream cipher are true? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose three.

Options

  • AIt typically executes at a higher speed than a block cipher.
  • BIt typically executes at a slower speed than a block cipher.
  • CIt divides a message into blocks for processing.
  • DIt divides a message into bits for processing.
  • EIt is a symmetric key cipher.

How the community answered

(47 responses)
  • A
    72% (34)
  • B
    15% (7)
  • C
    9% (4)
  • D
    2% (1)
  • E
    2% (1)

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