22 Jul Practice Test Question-Encryption Modes
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Which one of the following encryption modes allows a block cipher to function more like a stream cipher?
A. Authenticated Mode
B. Unauthenticated Mode
C. Blockchain Mode
D. Counter Mode
Correct Answer: D
Counter mode ciphers incorporate a changing counter value into the encryption process, allowing a block cipher to function in the same manner as a stream cipher.
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