The RSA algorithm is an example of what type of cryptography?

The correct answer is A. Asymmetric Key.. The following answers are incorrect. Symmetric Key. Is incorrect because RSA is a Public Key or a Asymmetric Key cryptographic system and not a Symmetric Key or a Secret Key cryptographic system. Secret Key. Is incorrect because RSA is a Public Key or a Asymmetric Key cryptograph

Submitted by anna_se· Apr 18, 2026Cryptography

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Options

AAsymmetric Key.
BSymmetric Key.
CSecret Key.
DPrivate Key.

How the community answered

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A
86% (12)
B
7% (1)
C
7% (1)

Explanation

The following answers are incorrect. Symmetric Key. Is incorrect because RSA is a Public Key or a Asymmetric Key cryptographic system and not a Symmetric Key or a Secret Key cryptographic system. Secret Key. Is incorrect because RSA is a Public Key or a Asymmetric Key cryptographic system and not a Secret Key or a Symmetric Key cryptographic system. Private Key. Is incorrect because Private Key is just one part if an Asymmetric Key cryptographic system, a Private Key used alone is also called a Symmetric Key cryptographic system.

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#RSA algorithm#Asymmetric cryptography#Public key cryptography#Cryptography types

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