Computer Networks MCQs

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In cryptography, what is cipher?
A. Algorithm for performing encryption and decryption
B. Encrypted message
C. Both algorithm for performing encryption and decryption and encrypted message
D. Decrypted message
In asymmetric key cryptography, the private key is kept by __________
A. Sender
B. Receiver
C. Sender and receiver
D. All the connected devices to the network
Which one of the following algorithm is not used in asymmetric-key cryptography?
A. Rsa algorithm
B. Diffie-hellman algorithm
C. Electronic code book algorithm
D. Dsa algorithm
In cryptography, the order of the letters in a message is rearranged by __________
A. Transpositional ciphers
B. Substitution ciphers
C. Both transpositional ciphers and substitution ciphers
D. Quadratic ciphers
What is data encryption standard (DES)?
A. Block cipher
B. Stream cipher
C. Bit cipher
D. Byte cipher
Cryptanalysis is used __________
A. To find some insecurity in a cryptographic scheme
B. To increase the speed
C. To encrypt the data
D. To make new ciphers