Practice Proof Of Privacy In Shamir’s Secret Sharing (2.2) - Basics 23

Practice: Proof of Privacy in Shamir’s Secret Sharing

Lesson 2.2Basics 23

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Question 1.
What does the (n, t) model signify in Shamir's Secret Sharing?
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Remember the terms 'n' and 't' relate to parties and thresholds.
Question 2.
Why are finite fields used in the secret sharing scheme?
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Think about what happens with larger number sets.
3Question 3.
What does '(n, t)' represent?
- Number of shares
- threshold
- Number of parties
- threshold
- Maximum shares possible
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Think about what each letter stands for.
4Question 4.
Using shares from Shamir’s scheme provides security because...
- True
- False
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Reflect on why partial information could be harmful.
Question 5.
If a dealer wants to distribute a secret using Shamir’s scheme with 5 shareholders and a threshold of 2, outline the steps for distribution and the security measures in place.
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Consider how each shareholder can only know their own share.
Question 6.
How can Shamir's scheme be applied to a practical scenario, such as voting or secure document sharing? Illustrate your answer with a clear example.
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Think of different ways groups need to collaborate for important decisions.

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