If a Key Is 43 Bits Long, How Much Longer

question 18

Multiple Choice

If a key is 43 bits long, how much longer will it take to crack it by exhaustive search if it is extended to 50 bits?

• A) 7 times as long
• B) 14 times as long
• C) 128 times as long
• D) 256 times as long

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