Symmetric encryption utilizes __, while asymmetric encryption utilizes _.

The correct answer is B. Shared keys, private keys. Symmetric encryption uses a single shared secret key for both encryption and decryption - both parties must possess the same key. Asymmetric encryption uses a mathematically linked key pair: a public key (shared openly) and a private key (kept secret). Option B best captures this

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Question

Symmetric encryption utilizes __________, while asymmetric encryption utilizes _________.

Options

APublic keys, one time
BShared keys, private keys
CPrivate keys, session keys
DPrivate keys, public keys

How the community answered

(50 responses)

A
4% (2)
B
92% (46)
C
2% (1)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

Symmetric encryption uses a single shared secret key for both encryption and decryption - both parties must possess the same key. Asymmetric encryption uses a mathematically linked key pair: a public key (shared openly) and a private key (kept secret). Option B best captures this distinction. Options C and D incorrectly assign private keys to symmetric, and option A introduces 'one time' which describes one-time pads, not asymmetric encryption.

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