Practice Asymmetric-Key Cryptography (Public-Key Cryptography) - 2.2 | Module 2: Basic Cryptography | Introductory Cyber Security
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the two types of keys used in asymmetric cryptography?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of what keys are used for encryption and decryption.

Question 2

Easy

What is a digital signature?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember it involves hashing and encryption with a private key.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main function of a public key?

  • To encrypt messages
  • To decrypt messages
  • To store digital signatures

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about which action the public key performs.

Question 2

True or False: Only the owner of a private key can decrypt messages encrypted with their public key.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the roles of both keys.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Assume you are Alice and want to send Bob a private message without anyone else intercepting it. Explain the steps you would take using public key cryptography.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how public and private keys function.

Question 2

Design a scenario where an attacker tries to forge a digital signature. How would public key cryptography prevent this?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the roles of signing and verifying.

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