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Which of the following is an asymmetric encryption algorithm?
Suggested Answer: D
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RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) is a widely accepted asymmetric encryption algorithm. Unlike symmetric algorithms, which use the same key for both encryption and decryption, asymmetric algorithms use a pair of keys -- a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption. This method allows for secure key exchange over an insecure channel without the need to share the private key. RSA operates on the principle that it is easy to multiply large prime numbers together to create a product, but it is hard to reverse the process, i.e., to factorize the product back into the original primes. This one-way function underpins the security of RSA.
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Nakita
11 months ago
I thought AES was asymmetric for a second, but I guess not!
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Shanda
11 months ago
Totally agree, RSA is the answer!
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Myra
12 months ago
Wait, ATM? Is that even a real algorithm?
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Francoise
12 months ago
Definitely not DES or AES, those are symmetric.
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Bobbye
1 year ago
RSA is the asymmetric one!
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Verona
1 year ago
I’m a bit confused because I thought ATM was related to banking, not encryption. Is it even an algorithm?
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Francesco
1 year ago
I practiced a question like this before, and I think RSA is definitely the asymmetric one.
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Bobbye
1 year ago
I’m not completely sure, but I remember DES and AES are both symmetric algorithms, right?
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Lizbeth
1 year ago
I think asymmetric encryption is where you use a public and private key, so I’m leaning towards RSA.
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Timmy
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on the differences between symmetric and asymmetric encryption. I know RSA is a popular encryption algorithm, but I'm not sure if it's symmetric or asymmetric. I'll have to review my notes before answering this one.
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Karol
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. Symmetric encryption uses the same key for encryption and decryption, while asymmetric encryption uses a public and private key. RSA is an asymmetric algorithm, so I'll go with option D.
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Junita
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know DES and AES are symmetric encryption algorithms, but I can't remember if RSA is symmetric or asymmetric. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Ronnie
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty sure RSA is an asymmetric encryption algorithm, so I'll go with option D.
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Freeman
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure on this one. Could it also be in Data Management or Feature Settings? I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Gerardo
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not sure if I should be making the SLO more strict or increasing the deployment velocity. Maybe I should talk to the product team and see if they're willing to prioritize reliability work over new features. That could be a good way to balance things out.
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Yan
2 years ago
This is a no-brainer. If you don't pick RSA, you might as well be encrypting with a paper clip and a rubber band.
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Nilsa
2 years ago
Definitely, RSA is the most secure option out of the choices given.
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Paris
2 years ago
I agree, RSA is the way to go for asymmetric encryption.
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Dannette
2 years ago
RSA, baby! The king of asymmetric encryption. I wouldn't trust my data with anything else.
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Brittani
2 years ago
I agree, RSA is the most secure option out of the ones listed.
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Halina
2 years ago
RSA is definitely the way to go for asymmetric encryption.
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Truman
2 years ago
ATM? Are we talking about withdrawing cash or securing data? I'll have to go with B, AES.
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Johnson
2 years ago
Hmm, AES seems like the obvious choice here. Can't go wrong with the government-approved encryption standard.
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Shannan
2 years ago
RSA is actually the asymmetric encryption algorithm, not AES.
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Ligia
2 years ago
Yeah, AES is widely used and trusted for secure communication.
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Huey
2 years ago
I think you're right, AES is definitely the asymmetric encryption algorithm in this list.
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Goldie
2 years ago
I agree with Shanda. RSA is definitely asymmetric.
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Shanda
2 years ago
D) RSA. It is an asymmetric encryption algorithm.
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Nilsa
2 years ago
DES? Seriously? That's so last century. I'm going with D, RSA all the way!
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Colene
2 years ago
AES is also a good choice for encryption, but RSA is known for its security.
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Kent
2 years ago
I agree, DES is outdated. RSA is definitely the way to go.
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Catarina
2 years ago
RSA is the best choice for asymmetric encryption. Good call on choosing D!
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Sabina
2 years ago
RSA is much more secure than DES. Good choice!
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Ben
2 years ago
AES is a strong symmetric encryption algorithm, but RSA is asymmetric and more secure.
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Daniela
2 years ago
I agree, DES is outdated. RSA is definitely the way to go.
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Dwight
2 years ago
I agree, DES is outdated. RSA is definitely the way to go.