WGU D334 ITAS 2141 Introduction to Cryptography FA REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

WGU D334 ITAS 2141 Introduction to Cryptography FA REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. Which of the following cryptographic algorithms is primarily
used for creating digital signatures?
 a. AES
 b. RSA
 c. MD5
 d. DES
 ANS: b. RSA
2. What is the main advantage of using elliptic curve
cryptography (ECC) over RSA?
 a. Increased security with smaller key sizes
 b. Simplicity in implementation
 c. Speed of symmetric key encryption
 d. Compatibility with older systems
 ANS: a. Increased security with smaller key sizes
3. In a Diffie-Hellman key exchange, what information is shared
between the two parties?
 a. Private keys