HP Exam HPE6-A78 Topic 2 Question 72 Discussion

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Question #: 72
Topic #: 2

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What is symmetric encryption?

AIt simultaneously creates ciphertext and a same-size MAC.

BIt any form of encryption mat ensures that thee ciphertext Is the same length as the plaintext.

CIt uses the same key to encrypt plaintext as to decrypt ciphertext.

DIt uses a Key that is double the size of the message which it encrypts.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Lelia at Jan 25, 2025, 10:32 AM

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10 days ago

I think it's option C, because that's how symmetric encryption works.

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12 days ago

Symmetric encryption uses the same key to encrypt and decrypt.

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21 days ago

C) is the correct answer. Symmetric encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption.

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1 days ago

That makes sense, it's more efficient that way.

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16 days ago

C) It uses the same key to encrypt plaintext as to decrypt ciphertext.

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