7.5.3.2 - Square and Multiply Approach
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Practice Questions
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What does modular exponentiation compute?
💡 Hint: Think about division with a remainder.
List one benefit of using the Square and Multiply method.
💡 Hint: Consider how it simplifies operations based on the exponent.
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What is the main advantage of the Square and Multiply method?
💡 Hint: Think about efficiency in calculations.
True or False: The naive exponentiation method is more efficient than the Square and Multiply method.
💡 Hint: Consider the methods used for large calculations.
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Analyze the effect of using very large numbers in the naive exponentiation approach versus the Square and Multiply method. Discuss any practical implications in cryptography.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how encryption must be done quickly to secure communications.
Demonstrate the Square and Multiply method by calculating 7^15 mod 19 and explain each step taken.
💡 Hint: Document your squarings and multiplications step by step for clarity.
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