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Which of the following is an asymmetric encryption algorithm?
Suggested Answer: B
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50 comments · newest first
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Linwood
10 months ago
Yup, C is definitely the asymmetric one!
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Jamal
11 months ago
Blowfish and RC4 are symmetric, right?
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Annice
11 months ago
Wait, isn't Diffie-Hellman just for key exchange?
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Aimee
11 months ago
Totally agree, it's a key exchange method!
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Lili
11 months ago
C is the right answer, Diffie-Hellman is asymmetric.
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Alfred
11 months ago
I definitely recall that Diffie-Hellman is used for key exchange, which usually involves asymmetric encryption, so I’m leaning towards that option.
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Lisbeth
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought RC5 was also asymmetric, but now I’m not so sure.
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Chery
12 months ago
I practiced a similar question last week, and I believe Blowfish and RC4 are symmetric algorithms, so they can't be the answer.
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Tammara
12 months ago
I think I remember that Diffie-Hellman is related to asymmetric encryption, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the only one here.
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Cordie
12 months ago
I've got this! Asymmetric encryption uses a public/private key pair, so the answer has to be Diffie-Hellman. That's the only asymmetric algorithm listed.
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Casie
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll need to review my notes on the different encryption algorithms to make sure I understand the distinctions.
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Dewitt
1 year ago
Okay, I know Blowfish and RC5 are symmetric ciphers, so those are out. Diffie-Hellman is a key exchange protocol, not an encryption algorithm. That leaves RC4 as the only asymmetric option.
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Margurite
1 year ago
Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the differences between symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms.
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Catherin
1 year ago
Component integration and test, that's definitely part of the Vee model. I'm a little less sure about the other options, though. Gotta be careful here.
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Gaston
1 year ago
I keep mixing up "show crypto isakmp sa" and "show crypto ipsec sa" — not sure which one is more relevant for NHRP problems!
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Alecia
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. Service Factor and Service Level seem like the most likely options that would affect both. I'll start there and see if I can eliminate the other choices.
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Torie
1 year ago
The wording of the question is a bit technical, but I think I can narrow it down by considering the different disjoint attributes listed. I'll make my best guess and move on.
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Christiane
1 year ago
Asymmetric encryption? Sounds like my love life. *crickets*
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Krystal
1 year ago
D) RC4
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Viola
1 year ago
C) Diffie-Hellman
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Valentine
1 year ago
B) RC5
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Launa
1 year ago
A) Blowfish
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Evangelina
1 year ago
Diffie-Hellman? More like Diffie-HighMan, amirite? *wink wink*
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Carey
1 year ago
C) Diffie-Hellman
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Kenda
1 year ago
Haha, good one! But seriously, Diffie-Hellman is the correct answer.
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Delmy
1 year ago
D) RC4
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Frederic
1 year ago
C) Diffie-Hellman
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Shanice
1 year ago
B) RC5
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Cecilia
1 year ago
A) Blowfish
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Coletta
1 year ago
Blowfish, RC5, and RC4 are all symmetric ciphers. Diffie-Hellman is the only asymmetric algorithm in this list. Easy peasy!
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Johnathon
1 year ago
Also symmetric.
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Alease
1 year ago
RC4
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Nohemi
1 year ago
Not asymmetric either.
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Trevor
1 year ago
RC5
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Terina
1 year ago
No, that's a symmetric cipher.
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Tyra
1 year ago
Blowfish
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Deeann
1 year ago
That's correct!
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Fidelia
1 year ago
Diffie-Hellman
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Earleen
1 year ago
RC4 is a classic symmetric cipher, so that's definitely not the right answer. Gotta be Diffie-Hellman!
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Arlene
1 year ago
Yeah, Diffie-Hellman is an asymmetric encryption algorithm for sure. Good choice!
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Tammy
1 year ago
I think you're right, RC4 is definitely not asymmetric. Diffie-Hellman is the way to go.
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Stanford
1 year ago
I remember learning about Diffie-Hellman in my cryptography class. That's definitely the asymmetric one here.
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Aleisha
1 year ago
Hmm, Diffie-Hellman is the only one that sounds like an asymmetric algorithm to me. The others are all symmetric ciphers.
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Ceola
1 year ago
Good job on recognizing that!
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Rima
1 year ago
So, the correct answer is C) Diffie-Hellman.
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Angelo
1 year ago
Blowfish, RC5, and RC4 are all symmetric ciphers.
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Johnna
1 year ago
I agree, Diffie-Hellman is an asymmetric encryption algorithm.
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Tegan
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think RC4 is also an option. Can someone explain why Diffie-Hellman is the correct answer?
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Margo
2 years ago
I agree with Johnna, Diffie-Hellman is an asymmetric encryption algorithm.
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Johnna
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) Diffie-Hellman.