Question 1

A(n) ____________________ is a method used by operating systems to store, retrieve, and organize files.

Accepted Answer

file system

Question 2

Most HSMs are PAN-based appliances that can provide services to multiple devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

In MD5, the length of a message is padded to ____ bits.

Accepted Answer

A)  32 
B)  64 
C)  128 
D)  512 
A)  32 
B)  64 
C)  128 
D)  512 D

Question 4

Symmetric encryption is also called ____ cryptography.

Accepted Answer

A)  private key 
B)  public key 
C)  symmetric key 
D)  shared key 
A)  private key 
B)  public key 
C)  symmetric key 
D)  shared key

Question 5

____ takes plaintext of any length and creates a hash 128 bits long.

Accepted Answer

A)  RSA 
B)  SHA1 
C)  MD5 
D)  MD2 
A)  RSA 
B)  SHA1 
C)  MD5 
D)  MD2

Question 6

Self-encrypting HDD is commonly found in copiers and multifunction printers as well as point-of-sale systems used in government, financial, and medical environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe how a block cipher works.

Accepted Answer

A block cipher manipulates an entire blo

Question 8

Describe the RIPEMD hash.

Accepted Answer

Another hash was developed by the Resear

Question 9

DES is a(n) ____________________ cipher.

Accepted Answer

The answer of DES is a(n) ____________________ cipher....

Question 10

One of the most famous ancient cryptographers was ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Albert Einstein 
B)  Isaac Newton 
C)  Julius Caesar 
D)  Caesar Augustus 
A)  Albert Einstein 
B)  Isaac Newton 
C)  Julius Caesar 
D)  Caesar Augustus

Question 11

The original cryptographic algorithms for encrypting and decrypting documents are ____________________ cryptographic algorithms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The original cryptographic algorithms for encrypting and...

Question 12

The simplest type of stream cipher is a ____ cipher.

Accepted Answer

A)  shift 
B)  substitution 
C)  lock 
D)  loop 
A)  shift 
B)  substitution 
C)  lock 
D)  loop

Question 13

List and describe the characteristics a hashing algorithm must have to be considered secure.

Accepted Answer

Fixed size. A hash of a short set of dat

Question 14

Discuss how HMAC works.

Accepted Answer

HMAC begins with a shared secret key tha

Question 15

Explain hashing.

Accepted Answer

Hashing is a process for creating a uniq

Question 16

Describe the purpose and composition of Suite B.

Accepted Answer

In 2005, the U.S. National Security Agen

Question 17

The ____ algorithm is the most common asymmetric cryptography algorithm and is the basis for several products.

Accepted Answer

A)  AES 
B)  RSA 
C)  Twofish 
D)  Blowfish 
A)  AES 
B)  RSA 
C)  Twofish 
D)  Blowfish

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: Takes data, divides it into smaller sections, and hides it in unused portions of a file
Uses RSA for protecting digital signatures and 3DES or IDEA for symmetric encryption
To change the secret message back to its original form
Data that is in an unencrypted form
The science of transforming information into a secure form so that it can be transmitted or stored and unauthorized persons cannot access it
Versions run on Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems
A cryptography system for Windows operating systems that use the Windows NTFS file system.
A mathematical value entered into the algorithm to produce ciphertext

Accepted Answer

The Answer of EFS and Decryption and Ciphertext and Key is...

Question 19

Cleartext data that is to be encrypted is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cleartext data that is to be encrypted...

Question 20

____ is a relatively recent cryptographic hash function that has received international recognition and adoption by standards organizations, including the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Accepted Answer

A)  Twofish 
B)  Blowfish 
C)  Whirlpool 
D)  Rijndal 
A)  Twofish 
B)  Blowfish 
C)  Whirlpool 
D)  Rijndal

A(n) ____________________ is a method used by operating systems to store, retrieve, and organize files.

Most HSMs are PAN-based appliances that can provide services to multiple devices.

In MD5, the length of a message is padded to ____ bits.

Symmetric encryption is also called ____ cryptography.

____ takes plaintext of any length and creates a hash 128 bits long.

Self-encrypting HDD is commonly found in copiers and multifunction printers as well as point-of-sale systems used in government, financial, and medical environments.

Describe how a block cipher works.

Describe the RIPEMD hash.

DES is a(n) ____________________ cipher.

One of the most famous ancient cryptographers was ____.

The original cryptographic algorithms for encrypting and decrypting documents are ____________________ cryptographic algorithms.

The simplest type of stream cipher is a ____ cipher.

List and describe the characteristics a hashing algorithm must have to be considered secure.

Discuss how HMAC works.

Explain hashing.

Describe the purpose and composition of Suite B.

The ____ algorithm is the most common asymmetric cryptography algorithm and is the basis for several products.

Cleartext data that is to be encrypted is called ____________________.

____ is a relatively recent cryptographic hash function that has received international recognition and adoption by standards organizations, including the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Introduction to Security

Malware and Social Engineering Attacks

Application and Network Attacks

Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigating Attacks

Host, Application, and Data Security

Network Security

Administering a Secure Network

Wireless Network Security

Access Control Fundamentals

Authentication and Account Management

Advanced Cryptography

Business Continuity

Risk Mitigation

Filters

Exam 11: Basic Cryptography

A(n) ____________________ is a method used by operating systems to store, retrieve, and organize files.

Most HSMs are PAN-based appliances that can provide services to multiple devices.

In MD5, the length of a message is padded to ____ bits.

Symmetric encryption is also called ____ cryptography.

____ takes plaintext of any length and creates a hash 128 bits long.

Self-encrypting HDD is commonly found in copiers and multifunction printers as well as point-of-sale systems used in government, financial, and medical environments.

Describe how a block cipher works.

Describe the RIPEMD hash.

DES is a(n) ____________________ cipher.

One of the most famous ancient cryptographers was ____.

The original cryptographic algorithms for encrypting and decrypting documents are ____________________ cryptographic algorithms.

The simplest type of stream cipher is a ____ cipher.

List and describe the characteristics a hashing algorithm must have to be considered secure.

Discuss how HMAC works.

Explain hashing.

Describe the purpose and composition of Suite B.

The ____ algorithm is the most common asymmetric cryptography algorithm and is the basis for several products.

Cleartext data that is to be encrypted is called ____________________.

____ is a relatively recent cryptographic hash function that has received international recognition and adoption by standards organizations, including the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Introduction to Security

Malware and Social Engineering Attacks

Application and Network Attacks

Vulnerability Assessment and Mitigating Attacks

Host, Application, and Data Security

Network Security

Administering a Secure Network

Wireless Network Security

Access Control Fundamentals

Authentication and Account Management

Advanced Cryptography

Business Continuity

Risk Mitigation

Filters