HP Exam HPE6-A78 Topic 9 Question 52 Discussion

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Question #: 52
Topic #: 9

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

by Lenora at Apr 29, 2024, 01:59 AM

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6 months ago

Glad we sorted that out. C seems solid to me.

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6 months ago

Agree, symmetric encryption definitely means using the same key for both encrypting and decrypting.

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6 months ago

I initially thought it might be B, but now that I think about it, C makes more sense.

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7 months ago

Yeah, that sounds right. Symmetric means same key for both processes.

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7 months ago

Hmm, I think it's C - uses the same key to encrypt and decrypt.

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7 months ago

What's symmetric encryption, guys?

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