Which Statement Is True of Symmetric Encryption

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true of symmetric encryption?

• A)It uses two different keys to encrypt and decrypt a message.
• B)It requires more processing power than asymmetric encryption.
• C)It is difficult to share a key over the Internet in symmetric encryption.
• D)It is impossible to create digital signatures using symmetric encryption.

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