What Cryptographic Method,first Proposed in the Mid-1980s,makes Use of Sloping

question 31

Multiple Choice

What cryptographic method,first proposed in the mid-1980s,makes use of sloping curves instead of large prime numbers?

• A)FCC
• B)RSA
• C)ECC
• D)IKE

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Definitions:

Expected Rate of Return

The projected percentage return on an investment over a given period, factoring in all known variables.

Beta

A measurement of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole.

Capital Market Line

A theoretical line representing the risk versus return of the market of all investable assets, assuming risk-free borrowing and lending rates.

Security Market Line

A representation of the capital asset pricing model which shows the relationship between risk (as measured by beta) and expected return of investments.