In the AES Structure Both Encryption and Decryption Ciphers Begin

question 21

Multiple Choice

In the AES structure both encryption and decryption ciphers begin with an) __________ stage,followed by nine rounds that each include all four stages, followed by a tenth round of three stages.

• A)Substitute bytes
• B)AddRoundKey
• C)MixColumns
• D)ShiftRows

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