Question

A method of encryption that requires the same secret key to encipher and decipher the message is known as ____ encryption.a. asymmetric b. symmetric c. publicd. private

Answer 1

Answer: (B) Symmetric

Step-by-step explanation:

The symmetric encryption one of the type of method in which only one key is used for both the type of electronic information that is decrypt and encrypt.

• In the computer technology, the symmetric encryption is used as the singular type of encryption key for displaying the electronic message.
• It uses various types of mathematical algorithm for the purpose of data conversion which results into the inability to find out the message.
• Is is used as the secret key for encipher and also decipher the message.

Therefore, Option (B) is correct.