HP Exam HPE6-A78 Topic 6 Question 54 Discussion

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Question #: 54
Topic #: 6

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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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Cassandra

6 months ago

Definitely C. Symmetric encryption is all about that one-key-fits-all approach. No need to complicate things with double-sized keys or MAC shenanigans.

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Cherry

5 months ago

Symmetric encryption definitely streamlines the process with its single key usage.

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Howard

5 months ago

Yeah, it's efficient and easy to manage compared to other methods.

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Shelton

6 months ago

I agree, using the same key for encryption and decryption makes it simple.

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Joanne

6 months ago

I'm going with C as well. Symmetric encryption is all about using the same secret key for both encryption and decryption.

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Micaela

5 months ago

Exactly, that's why it's commonly used for securing data in transit.

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Beata

6 months ago

Yes, that's correct. It's efficient because it only requires one key for both processes.

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King

6 months ago

I'm going with C as well. Symmetric encryption is all about using the same secret key for both encryption and decryption.

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Sonia

6 months ago

C) It uses the same key to encrypt plaintext as to decrypt ciphertext. Sounds like the correct definition to me.

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Jamika

5 months ago

C) It uses the same key to encrypt plaintext as to decrypt ciphertext. Sounds like the correct definition to me.

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Mitsue

5 months ago

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

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Galen

5 months ago

Symmetric encryption is efficient because of the shared key for encryption and decryption.

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Nell

6 months ago

C) It uses the same key to encrypt plaintext as to decrypt ciphertext. Sounds like the correct definition to me.

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Breana

6 months ago

That's right, it's a key aspect of symmetric encryption.

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Kris

6 months ago

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

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Penney

6 months ago

Yes, symmetric encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption.

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