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    Question

    What is the primary advantage of using public key

    cryptography over symmetric key cryptography?
    A Faster encryption and decryption Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Simplicity of key management Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Stronger security for large networks Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Elimination of key distribution problem Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Public key cryptography eliminates the key distribution problem that symmetric key cryptography faces. With public key cryptography, individuals can securely share their public keys, allowing others to encrypt data for them without needing to share a secret key.

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