Exam 7: Random and Pseudorandom Number

The purpose of the Maurer's universal statistical test is to determine whether the number of ones and zeros in a sequence are approximately the same as would be expected for a truly random sequence.

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Question 21

The true random number generator may simply involve conversion of an analog source to a binary output.

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Question 22

The security of Blum,Blum,Shub is based on the difficulty of factoring n.

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Question 23

Random numbers play an important role in the use of encryption for various network security applications.

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Question 24

The Blum,Blum,Shub generator is referred to as a ____________ .

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Question 25

Operating systems typically provide a built-in mechanism for generating random numbers.For example,__________ uses mouse and keyboard activity,disk I/O operations,and specific interrupts.

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Question 26

A __________ uses a nondeterministic source to produce randomness.

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Question 27

__________ is an open source project for creating truly random numbers using inexpensive cameras,open source code,and inexpensive hardware.

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Question 28

The Linux operating system uses _________ entropy sources for generating random numbers.

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Question 29

If the algorithm is good the resulting sequences will pass many reasonable tests of randomness.These numbers are referred to as ___________ numbers.

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Question 30

A secret key for symmetric encryption that is generated for use for a short period of time is called a _________ .

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Question 31

__________ is a stream cipher designed in 1987 by Ron Rivest for RSA Security.

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Question 32

__________ algorithms are designed specifically and solely for the purpose of generating pseudorandom bit streams.

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Question 33

A widely used technique for pseudorandom number generation is an algorithm known as the linear congruential method.

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Question 34

A pseudorandom number generator takes as input a fixed value called the __________ and produces a sequence of output bits using a deterministic algorithm.

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Question 35

A source that is effectively random is referred to as an)__________ .

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Question 36

The __________ test is the most basic test of randomness and must be included in any test suite.

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Question 37

The purpose of the __________ test is to determine whether the number of runs of ones and zeros of various lengths is as expected for a random sequence.

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Question 38

The seed that serves as input to the PRNG must be secure for cryptographic applications.

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Question 39

Typically the __________ takes as input a seed plus some context specific values such as a user ID or an application ID.

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The purpose of the Maurer's universal statistical test is to determine whether the number of ones and zeros in a sequence are approximately the same as would be expected for a truly random sequence.

The true random number generator may simply involve conversion of an analog source to a binary output.

The security of Blum,Blum,Shub is based on the difficulty of factoring n.

Random numbers play an important role in the use of encryption for various network security applications.

The Blum,Blum,Shub generator is referred to as a ____________ .

Operating systems typically provide a built-in mechanism for generating random numbers.For example,__________ uses mouse and keyboard activity,disk I/O operations,and specific interrupts.

A __________ uses a nondeterministic source to produce randomness.

__________ is an open source project for creating truly random numbers using inexpensive cameras,open source code,and inexpensive hardware.

The Linux operating system uses _________ entropy sources for generating random numbers.

If the algorithm is good the resulting sequences will pass many reasonable tests of randomness.These numbers are referred to as ___________ numbers.

A secret key for symmetric encryption that is generated for use for a short period of time is called a _________ .

__________ is a stream cipher designed in 1987 by Ron Rivest for RSA Security.

__________ algorithms are designed specifically and solely for the purpose of generating pseudorandom bit streams.

A widely used technique for pseudorandom number generation is an algorithm known as the linear congruential method.

A pseudorandom number generator takes as input a fixed value called the __________ and produces a sequence of output bits using a deterministic algorithm.

A source that is effectively random is referred to as an)__________ .

The __________ test is the most basic test of randomness and must be included in any test suite.

The purpose of the __________ test is to determine whether the number of runs of ones and zeros of various lengths is as expected for a random sequence.

The seed that serves as input to the PRNG must be secure for cryptographic applications.

Typically the __________ takes as input a seed plus some context specific values such as a user ID or an application ID.

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Classical Encryption Techniques

Block Ciphers and the Data Encryption Standard

Basic Concepts in Number Theory and Finite Fields

Advanced Encryption Standard

Block Cipher Operation

More Number Theory

Public-Key Cryptography and Rsa

Other Public-Key Cryptosystems

Cryptographic Hash Functions

Message Authentication Codes

Digital Signatures

Key Management and Distribution

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