Cryptography MCQ Test 3

1. What is the primary advantage of using elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) over traditional public-key cryptography?

2. What role does the Shamir's Secret Sharing algorithm play in cryptography?

3. Which encryption method uses a pair of keys, namely public and private keys?

4. Which type of cryptographic attack involves intercepting and altering communication between two parties?

5. Which encryption method is vulnerable to known-plaintext attacks?

6. Which famous computer scientist is known for his contribution to public-key cryptography?

7. In asymmetric-key cryptography, what is the primary function of the private key?

8. Which encryption algorithm is commonly used for securing email communication?

9. What distinguishes a zero-knowledge proof in cryptography?

10. What is the primary vulnerability addressed by post-quantum cryptography?