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How many keys are used to encrypt data in symmetric encryption?
Suggested Answer: B
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24 comments · newest first
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Willow
2 days ago
I think it's B) One. Symmetric encryption uses a single key.
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Malcolm
7 days ago
Yeah, B) One is definitely the right choice.
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Herman
12 days ago
I feel confident about this question. One key is straightforward.
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Denny
17 days ago
True, but that's why we need strong key management.
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Tijuana
22 days ago
But what if someone steals that key?
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Kelvin
28 days ago
Agreed! One key makes it simpler and faster.
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Ludivina
1 month ago
I think it's B) One. Symmetric encryption uses a single key.
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Edelmira
1 month ago
I’m not sure, but I think it’s not A) Four or C) Two.
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Linsey
1 month ago
I hope everyone knows this. It's a basic concept.
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Rene
2 months ago
I remember learning that in class. It's definitely B) One.
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Shala
2 months ago
I feel confident about this question. One key is straightforward.
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Madelyn
2 months ago
True, but that's why key management is crucial.
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Louis
2 months ago
But what if it gets compromised?
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Blossom
2 months ago
Yeah, I agree. One key makes it simpler.
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Benton
2 months ago
I think it's B) One. Symmetric encryption uses one key.
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Corrinne
3 months ago
One key is correct, but it's surprising how many people get it wrong!
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Hubert
3 months ago
Really? I always thought it was more than that.
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Lonna
3 months ago
Nope, just one key!
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Michael
3 months ago
I thought it was two keys?
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Chauncey
3 months ago
It's definitely one key for symmetric encryption.
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Winfred
4 months ago
I thought symmetric encryption was simpler, so it should be one key, but I’m second-guessing myself now.
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Gianna
5 months ago
I’m pretty confident it’s one key for symmetric encryption. I recall discussing it in class.
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Idella
5 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like there might be two keys involved in some cases. Wasn’t there a practice question about that?
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Leonida
5 months ago
I think symmetric encryption uses just one key, right? That’s what I remember from the lectures.