Cryptography Quiz

What is the main goal of cryptography?

• To store data securely

• To create complex algorithms

• To ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of information

• To ensure the speed of communication

Which of the following is a type of symmetric-key cryptography algorithm?

• RSA

• AES

• SHA-256

• Diffie-Hellman

What does a digital signature ensure?

• The storage of data

• The speed of data transfer

• The authenticity and integrity of a message or file

• The encryption of data

Which algorithm is known for public-key cryptography?

• MD5

• RSA

• AES

• DES

What is the purpose of hash functions in cryptography?

• To compress data

• To generate keys

• To ensure the integrity of data

• To encrypt data

What is the primary function of the RSA algorithm?

• Symmetric key encryption

• Public key encryption

• Data compression

• Hashing

Which of the following is a characteristic of asymmetric-key cryptography?

• Uses the same key for encryption and decryption

• Requires two different keys

• Is less secure than symmetric-key cryptography

• Is faster than symmetric-key cryptography

What does SSL stand for?

• Standard Security Layer

• Simple Security Layer

• Secure Socket Layer

• Secure System Layer

What is the main purpose of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)?

• To create hash functions

• To encrypt data

• To generate symmetric keys

• To manage and revoke digital certificates

Which of the following is a method of disk encryption?

• Full disk encryption

• Partial disk encryption

• Data masking

• File compression