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Which of the following is NOT an encryption algorithm?

Which of the following is NOT an encryption algorithm?

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A.
Skipjack

B.
SHA-1

C.
Twofish

D.
DEA

Explanation:
SHA-1 is a hashing algorithm.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Skipjack is an algorithm used for encryption.
C: Twofish is a symmetric block cipher that is used for encryption.
D: DEA is the algorithm that fulfills DES, which provides encryption.

Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2013, p. 800, 831
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skipjack_(cipher)
Conrad, Eric, Seth Misenar, Joshua Feldman, CISSP Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Syngress, Waltham, 2012, p.
236


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