CompTIA Exam Questions

Which of the following is an example of an asymmetric algorithm?

Which of the following is an example of an asymmetric algorithm?

A.
CAST (Carlisle Adams Stafford Tavares)

B.
RC5 (Rivest Cipher 5)

C.
RSA (Rivest Shamir Adelman)

D.
SHA-1 (Secure Hashing Algorithm 1)

Explanation:
Four popular asymmetric systems are in use today:
. RSA
. Diffie-hellman
. ECC
. El Gamal
Reference: Security + (SYBEX) page 324