Understanding Cloudflare's Use of Natural Entropy

Understanding Cloudflare's Use of Natural Entropy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason Cloudflare uses lava lamps in their encryption process?

To create a visually appealing office environment

To provide a source of natural entropy for cryptographic seeds

To replace traditional light bulbs

To generate heat for their servers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are pseudo-random number generators not ideal for secure encryption?

They are too expensive to implement

They require too much computational power

They are predictable if the seed is known

They generate numbers too slowly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of natural entropy used by Cloudflare?

Lava lamps

Swinging pendulums

Rainbow mobiles

Solar panels

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main advantage of using natural entropy sources over pseudo-random number generators?

They are cheaper to maintain

They are easier to set up

They require less energy

They provide true randomness

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video recommend for generating randomness at home?

Using computer algorithms

Using solar panels

Using radioactive materials

Using lava lamps