Which statement about symmetric encryption is correct?
A) The same key is used for encryption and decryption
B) Symmetric keys are generally longer than asymmetric keys.
C) Asymmetric encryption is generally faster than symmetric encryption.
D) A public key and a private key are needed for symmetric encryption/decryption.

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Symmetric encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption, making it distinct from asymmetric encryption, which uses a pair of keys (public and private).

Which Statement About Symmetric Encryption Is Correct