Which Statement About Symmetric Encryption Is Correct

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which statement about symmetric encryption is correct?

• A) The same key is used for encryption and decryption
• B) Symmetric keys are generally longer than asymmetric keys.
• C) Asymmetric encryption is generally faster than symmetric encryption.
• D) A public key and a private key are needed for symmetric encryption/decryption.

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