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ChatGPT Quiz: Basics of Encryption #1

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    What is encryption?
    A method of compressing information
    A method of securing digital information using mathematical algorithms.
    A method of deleting information
    A method of decoding information
    30s
  • Q2
    What is a plaintext?
    The key used to encrypt the message
    The original, unencrypted message.
    The algorithm used to encrypt the message
    The encrypted message
    30s
  • Q3
    What is a cipher?
    A type of internet browser
    A type of computer virus
    A way to compress files
    A specific set of steps used to encrypt or decrypt a message.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is a key?
    A piece of information used in combination with a cipher to encrypt or decrypt a message.
    A type of online account
    A type of file storage system
    A type of computer software
    30s
  • Q5
    What is symmetric encryption?
    Encryption where multiple keys are used to encrypt the message.
    Encryption where the same key is used to both encrypt and decrypt the message.
    Encryption where no key is used.
    Encryption where a different key is used to encrypt and decrypt the message.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is asymmetric encryption?
    Encryption where no key is used.
    Encryption where a public key is used to encrypt the message, and a private key is used to decrypt the message.
    Encryption where a private key is used to encrypt the message, and a public key is used to decrypt the message.
    Encryption where multiple keys are used to encrypt the message.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is a hash function?
    A function that takes in input data and outputs a fixed-size string of characters.
    A function that deletes data permanently.
    A function that compresses data to save space.
    A function that encrypts data using a specific algorithm.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a digital signature?
    A way to compress a file
    A way to verify the authenticity and integrity of a message or document.
    A way to delete data permanently
    A way to encrypt a message
    30s
  • Q9
    What is a certificate authority?
    An organization that encrypts messages
    An organization that verifies the identity of websites and issues digital certificates.
    An organization that compresses files
    An organization that deletes data permanently
    30s
  • Q10
    What is end-to-end encryption?
    Encryption where the message is decrypted by multiple recipients.
    Encryption where the message is only decrypted by the intended recipient.
    Encryption where the message is decrypted by a third party.
    Encryption where the message is not decrypted at all.
    30s

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