Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions
-An algorithm that uses elliptic curves instead of prime numbers to compute keys
A)Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
B)Block cipher
C)Ciphertext
D)Data Encryption Standard (DES)
E)Diffie-Hellman (DH)
F)Elliptic curve cryptography (ECC)
G)Ephemeral key
H)Private key
I)Public key
J)Stream cipher

Question

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions
-​An algorithm that uses elliptic curves instead of prime numbers to compute keys
A)Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
B)Block cipher
C)Ciphertext
D)Data Encryption Standard (DES)
E)Diffie-Hellman (DH)
F)Elliptic curve cryptography (ECC)
G)Ephemeral key
H)Private key
I)Public key
J)Stream cipher

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) is an algorithm that uses elliptic curves instead of prime numbers to compute keys.

Answer: G
 An ephemeral key is a key that is generated for one-time use in a cryptographic communication session.

Answer: H
 A private key is a secret key that is kept confidential by the owner and is used for decryption in a public key encryption system.

Answer: I
 A public key is a key that is available to anyone and is used for encryption in a public key encryption system.

(Note: The other terms are also important concepts in cryptography, but do not match the given definitions as accurately as the choices above.)

Match the Following Terms to the Appropriate Definitions