Multiple Choice
In the context of encryption, a key is
A) A well-defined sequence of steps used to describe cryptographic processes
B) An encryption method that uses no keys
C) A sequence of symbols that controls the operations of encipherment and decipherment
D) Text that is unintelligible to the reader
Correct Answer:

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Q4: Hash functions are used primarily for<br>A) Sharing
Q5: Encryption is<br>A) The transformation of data to
Q6: The current standard for secret key encryption
Q7: Ciphertext is<br>A) The transformation of data to
Q8: Hash functions use<br>A) 2 keys<br>B) 1 key<br>C)
Q10: The word Cipher is based on an
Q11: Digital signatures are<br>A) The transformation of data
Q12: Public key encryption is used primarily for<br>A)
Q13: Public key encryption techniques used in practice
Q14: In using public key encryption, messages are