Explore topic-wise MCQs in Symmetric Ciphers.

This section includes 7 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.

RC4 algorithm uses the concept of Block Cipher System.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Till when was the RC4 algorithm kept a secret?

A. 1990
B. 1992
C. 1996
D. 1994
Answer» E.
3.

Which one of the following RC4 algorithm not used in?

A. SSL
B. TLS
C. FTP
D. WEP
Answer» D. WEP
4.

Which of these is not a characteristic of block ciphers?

A. Variable key length / block size / number of rounds
B. Mixed operators, data/key dependent rotation
C. Key independent S-boxes
D. More complex key scheduling
Answer» D. More complex key scheduling
5.

Which RC5 mode will have the ciphertext longer than the plaintext by at most the size of a single RC5 block?

A. RC5 block cipher
B. RC5-Cipher Block Chaining
C. RC5-Cipher Block Chaining Pad
D. RC5-CipherText Stealing
Answer» D. RC5-CipherText Stealing
6.

RC5 uses the Feistel Structure.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
7.

RC5 encryption uses Right shift and decryption uses Left shift.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.