Which of the following statements is true of asymmetric encryption?
A) It uses the same key to encrypt and decrypt a message.
B) It requires a large amount of processing power.
C) It can easily share a key over the Internet.
D) It needs the shared key to be a secret between the sender and the receiver.

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Asymmetric encryption requires more processing power because it uses two different keys (public and private) for encryption and decryption, unlike symmetric encryption which uses the same key.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Asymmetric Encryption