Explore topic-wise MCQs in Symmetric Ciphers.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Symmetric Ciphers knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Find the 8-bit word related to the polynomial x6 + x + 1

A. 01000011
B. 01000110
C. 10100110
D. 11001010
Answer» B. 01000110
2.

The GCD of x3 x + 1 and x2 + 1 over GF(3) is

A. 1
B. x
C. x + 1
D. x<sup>2</sup> + 1
Answer» B. x
3.

The GCD of x5+x4+x3 x2 x + 1 and x3 + x2 + x + 1 over GF(3) is

A. 1
B. x
C. x + 1
D. x<sup>2</sup> + 1
Answer» D. x<sup>2</sup> + 1
4.

The GCD of x3+ x + 1 and x2 + x + 1 over GF(2) is

A. 1
B. x + 1
C. x<sup>2</sup>
D. x<sup>2</sup> + 1
Answer» B. x + 1
5.

The result of (x2 P), and the result of (x (x P)) are the same, where P is a polynomial.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

Is x4 + 1 reducible over GF(2)

A. Yes
B. No
C. Can t Say
D. Insufficient Data
Answer» B. No
7.

Is x3 + x2 + 1 reducible over GF(2)

A. Yes
B. No
C. Can t Say
D. Insufficient Data
Answer» C. Can t Say
8.

Is x3 + 1 reducible over GF(2)

A. Yes
B. No
C. Can t Say
D. Insufficient Data
Answer» B. No
9.

(6x2 + x + 3)x(5x2 + 2) in Z_10 =

A. x<sup>3</sup> + 2x + 6
B. 5x<sup>3</sup> + 7x<sup>2</sup> + 2x + 6
C. x<sup>3</sup> + 7x<sup>2</sup> + 2x + 6
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. x<sup>3</sup> + 7x<sup>2</sup> + 2x + 6