Cryptography & Codes

Modern Algorithmic Cryptography

A set of six intermediate-level questions designed to evaluate understanding of specific modern cryptographic algorithms.

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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

1
What cryptographic term describes the property where altering a single input bit of a hash function results in roughly half of the output bits changing?
Question 1
2
What is a defining characteristic of the Schnorr digital signature algorithm?
Question 2
3
Which widely standardized hash function is built upon a 'sponge construction' and was selected by NIST after a public competition?
Question 3
4
In block cipher design, what is a 'Substitution-Permutation Network' (SPN)?
Question 4
5
Which of these modern algorithms is a specific, standardized combination of a stream cipher and a message authentication code (MAC)?
Question 5
6
What is a primary practical advantage of Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) over traditional RSA for public-key operations?
Question 6

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