The RSA algorithm is based on which one-way function?

A.
Elliptic curves

B.
Discrete logarithm

C.
Frequency distribution

D.
Factoring composite numbers into their primes

Explanation:
Answer D is correct; RSA is based on the difficulty of factoring large composite numbers into their primes.

Incorrect Answers and Explanations: A, B, and C: Answers A, B, and C are incorrect. Elliptic curve and discrete logarithms are other types of one-way functions. Frequency distribution is a way to perform cryptanalysis.