basic computer MCQ #17011

Symmetric encryption uses one shared secret key while asymmetric encryption commonly uses which paired items?

basic computer MCQ #17011

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Symmetric encryption uses one shared secret key while asymmetric encryption commonly uses which paired items?

    • A) A public key and a private key
    • B) Two identical RAM sticks
    • C) HTTP and FTP together
    • D) A printer and a scanner

    Answer: A public key and a private key

    Explanation: Asymmetric (public-key) encryption uses a mathematically linked key pair: the public key encrypts data or verifies signatures, while the private key decrypts data or creates signatures.