Test Your Mastery of Encryption Methods

A rigorous quiz that probes deep understanding of encryption algorithms, their structures, and practical applications in current security landscapes.

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CategoryCryptography & Codes
DifficultyHARD
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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

  1. 1

    Which of the following block ciphers employs a substitution‑permutation network rather than a Feistel structure?

    Question 1
  2. 2

    The security of the Diffie‑Hellman key exchange primarily relies on the difficulty of which mathematical problem?

    Question 2
  3. 3

    In post‑quantum cryptography, which lattice‑based scheme is widely regarded as a candidate for standardization?

    Question 3
  4. 4

    Which mode of operation provides both confidentiality and integrity without requiring a separate MAC?

    Question 4
  5. 5

    What is the primary advantage of using a tweakable block cipher like XTS over a standard ECB mode?

    Question 5
  6. 6

    Which hash‑based signature scheme offers forward security and is based on Merkle trees?

    Question 6
  7. 7

    In the context of homomorphic encryption, which scheme allows unlimited additions and a bounded number of multiplications?

    Question 7
  8. 8

    Which symmetric algorithm was specifically designed to be resistant to side‑channel attacks such as differential power analysis?

    Question 8
  9. 9

    The ChaCha20‑Poly1305 construction is primarily used for what purpose?

    Question 9
  10. 10

    Which protocol replaces RSA for key transport in TLS 1.3 by using elliptic‑curve Diffie‑Hellman?

    Question 10

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