Study Guide: Unit 4 - Cryptographic Solutions Quiz

What is the primary purpose of encryption?

• To increase data storage capacity

• To prevent unauthorized access to information

• To speed up data transmission

• To reduce the complexity of algorithms

Which level of encryption encrypts the entire storage device?

• File encryption

• Volume encryption

• Full-disk encryption

• Record encryption

What type of encryption employs a single key for both encryption and decryption?

• Asymmetric encryption

• Symmetric encryption

• Key exchange

• Database encryption

What is a critical element in encryption that involves the secure transmission of cryptographic keys between parties?

• Key length

• Algorithms

• Key exchange

• Plaintext

Which element of encryption influences the effectiveness of security and is typically measured in bits?

• Algorithms

• Key length

• Ciphertext

• Decryption keys

Which of the following is NOT a type of encryption algorithm mentioned in the text?

• AES

• RSA

• DES

• PHP

Which encryption type uses a pair of keys, public and private?

• Asymmetric encryption

• Symmetric encryption

• Database encryption

• Volume encryption

What does AES stand for in encryption?

• Advanced Encoding Standard

• Advanced Encryption Standard

• Advanced Security Encryption

• Advanced Encryption System

What does DES stand for in encryption?

• Data Encoding Standard

• Data Encryption System

Which level of encryption focuses on securing data within a database?

• File encryption

• Volume encryption

• Database encryption

• Record encryption