Practice Proof of Privacy in Shamir’s Secret Sharing - 2.2 | Basics 23 | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What does the (n, t) model signify in Shamir's Secret Sharing?

💡 Hint: Remember the terms 'n' and 't' relate to parties and thresholds.

Question 2

Easy

Why are finite fields used in the secret sharing scheme?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens with larger number sets.

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Question 1

What does '(n, t)' represent?

  • Number of shares
  • threshold
  • Number of parties
  • threshold
  • Maximum shares possible

💡 Hint: Think about what each letter stands for.

Question 2

Using shares from Shamir’s scheme provides security because...

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on why partial information could be harmful.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a dealer wants to distribute a secret using Shamir’s scheme with 5 shareholders and a threshold of 2, outline the steps for distribution and the security measures in place.

💡 Hint: Consider how each shareholder can only know their own share.

Question 2

How can Shamir's scheme be applied to a practical scenario, such as voting or secure document sharing? Illustrate your answer with a clear example.

💡 Hint: Think of different ways groups need to collaborate for important decisions.

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