Practice Research Opportunities In Cryptography (4.2)

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Question 1.
What is the main purpose of cryptography?
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Think about online transactions.
Question 2.
Name one application of cryptography.
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Consider any example where data security is critical.
3Question 3.
What does cryptography mainly secure?
- Data Integrity
- Data Transmission
- Data Formats
- Data Storage
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Think about what cryptography protects when information is exchanged.
4Question 4.
True or False: Public key cryptography requires both parties to have pre-shared keys.
- True
- False
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Consider how public and private keys work.
Question 5.
Design a simple encryption scheme using basic algebra and explain its working.
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Consider how letters can be encoded using simple math.
Question 6.
Propose a research topic in cryptography that addresses current security needs in data transmission. Outline your approach.
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Focus on how modern technology influences cryptography.

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