engineering computer science MCQ #1544

What is a key characteristic of a symmetric encryption algorithm?

engineering computer science MCQ #1544

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is a key characteristic of a symmetric encryption algorithm?

    • A) It uses a pair of keys
    • B) It uses the same key for encryption and decryption
    • C) It is slower than asymmetric encryption
    • D) It is less secure than asymmetric encryption

    Answer: It uses the same key for encryption and decryption

    Explanation: Symmetric encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption, making it faster but requiring secure key exchange.