1.4 - Description of Finite Field and Polynomial Properties
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What is a finite field?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition involving primes.
Explain what a polynomial is.
💡 Hint: Recall the structure of mathematical relationships.
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What is a finite field?
💡 Hint: Think about modular operations.
True or False: In Shamir's secret sharing scheme, any singular share can reconstruct the secret.
💡 Hint: Consider the minimum share requirement.
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Propose a variation of Shamir's secret sharing scheme for a group needing to combine their knowledge to gain access to a resource securely. What modifications would you suggest?
💡 Hint: Think about how many distinct combinations you need.
Analyze a failure scenario where one party in a three-party confidential sharing arrangement loses their share. What implications does this have for reconstructing the secret?
💡 Hint: Consider how redundancy impacts security.
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