Certified Blockchain Solutions Architect (CBSA) — Question 21

In any cryptographic system, the key components are: the secret, the function, the key and the _______.

Answer options

• A. Cipher
• B. Hash
• C. Token
• D. None of the above

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Cipher, as it is a fundamental part of the cryptographic process that transforms plaintext into ciphertext. The other options, while related to cryptography, do not represent a core component in the same way that a cipher does.