A Pseudorandom Number Generator Takes as Input a Fixed Value

question 34

Multiple Choice

A pseudorandom number generator takes as input a fixed value called the __________ and produces a sequence of output bits using a deterministic algorithm.

• A)seed
• B)fixed skew
• C)entropy source
• D)keystream

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