Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v10) — Question 108

Which of the following areas is considered a strength of symmetric key cryptography when compared with asymmetric algorithms?

Answer options

• A. Scalability
• B. Speed
• C. Key distribution
• D. Security

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as symmetric key cryptography is generally faster than asymmetric algorithms due to the simpler mathematical operations involved. Options A, C, and D do not hold as advantages in this context; for instance, asymmetric algorithms typically offer better scalability and security features, while key distribution is more complex in symmetric cryptography.