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HP Exam HPE6-A78 Topic 6 Question 54 Discussion

Actual exam question for HP's HPE6-A78 exam
Question #: 54
Topic #: 6
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What is symmetric encryption?

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Suggested Answer: C

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Cassandra
2 months ago
Definitely C. Symmetric encryption is all about that one-key-fits-all approach. No need to complicate things with double-sized keys or MAC shenanigans.
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Cherry
2 months ago
Symmetric encryption definitely streamlines the process with its single key usage.
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Howard
2 months ago
Yeah, it's efficient and easy to manage compared to other methods.
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Shelton
2 months ago
I agree, using the same key for encryption and decryption makes it simple.
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Joanne
2 months ago
I'm going with C as well. Symmetric encryption is all about using the same secret key for both encryption and decryption.
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Micaela
1 months ago
Exactly, that's why it's commonly used for securing data in transit.
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Beata
2 months ago
Yes, that's correct. It's efficient because it only requires one key for both processes.
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King
2 months ago
I'm going with C as well. Symmetric encryption is all about using the same secret key for both encryption and decryption.
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Sonia
3 months ago
C) It uses the same key to encrypt plaintext as to decrypt ciphertext. Sounds like the correct definition to me.
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Jamika
2 months ago
C) It uses the same key to encrypt plaintext as to decrypt ciphertext. Sounds like the correct definition to me.
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Mitsue
2 months ago
A) It simultaneously creates ciphertext and a same-size MAC.
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Galen
2 months ago
Symmetric encryption is efficient because of the shared key for encryption and decryption.
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Nell
2 months ago
C) It uses the same key to encrypt plaintext as to decrypt ciphertext. Sounds like the correct definition to me.
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Breana
2 months ago
That's right, it's a key aspect of symmetric encryption.
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Kris
2 months ago
A) It simultaneously creates ciphertext and a same-size MAC.
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Penney
3 months ago
Yes, symmetric encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption.
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