Which of the Following Statements About Symmetric Key Encryption Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about symmetric key encryption is not true?

• A)In symmetric key encryption, both the sender and the receiver use the same key to encrypt and decrypt a message.
• B)The Data Encryption Standard is a symmetric key encryption system.
• C)Symmetric key encryption is computationally slower.
• D)Symmetric key encryption is a key element in digital envelopes.

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