HP Exam HPE6-A78 Topic 1 Question 60 Discussion

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What is symmetric encryption?

AIt simultaneously creates ciphertext and a same-size MAC.

BIt any form of encryption mat ensures that thee ciphertext Is the same length as the plaintext.

CIt uses the same key to encrypt plaintext as to decrypt ciphertext.

DIt uses a Key that is double the size of the message which it encrypts.

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Suggested Answer: C

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Karan

3 months ago

Symmetric encryption, huh? That's a piece of cake. Option C, no doubt. Now, where did I put my secret decoder ring?

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Diego

2 months ago

Yeah, it uses the same key for encryption and decryption.

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Nakisha

3 months ago

Symmetric encryption is easy. Option C is the answer.

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Glenna

3 months ago

I believe it's option A, as it creates both ciphertext and MAC at the same time.

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Stevie

3 months ago

Wait, is option B the correct one? I thought symmetric encryption was all about the same key. These questions can be so tricky!

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Lizette

3 months ago

Yes, option C is correct. Symmetric encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption.

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Tarra

3 months ago

C) It uses the same key to encrypt plaintext as to decrypt ciphertext.

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Rodney

3 months ago

A) It simultaneously creates ciphertext and a same-size MAC.

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Jaclyn

4 months ago

I agree with Kasandra, using the same key for both operations is practical.

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Jeanice

4 months ago

Ah, the old symmetric encryption riddle. Let's see, C seems to be the right answer. Time to show off my cryptography skills!

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Sabra

3 months ago

Nice job showing off your cryptography skills!

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Venita

3 months ago

That's correct! Symmetric encryption uses the same key for both.

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Desiree

3 months ago

I believe it uses the same key for encryption and decryption.

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Selma

3 months ago

I think C is the correct answer.

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Kasandra

4 months ago

I think it's option C, because it makes sense for efficiency.

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Shelia

4 months ago

Hmm, I was sure it was option D. Double the key size, that's the ticket! Oh well, can't win them all.

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Michael

4 months ago

Ah, the classic symmetric encryption question. I've got this one in the bag! Option C is the way to go.

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Gail

4 months ago

That's correct! Symmetric encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption.

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Gail

4 months ago

Option C) It uses the same key to encrypt plaintext as to decrypt ciphertext.

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Raylene

4 months ago

Symmetric encryption uses the same key to encrypt and decrypt.

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