QUESTION BANK

Chapter 3-6
1. Why mode of operation is defined? Explain the block cipher modes of
operation with the diagram?
2. Explain various mode of operation with diagram.
3. List and explain various block cipher modes of operation with the help of
diagram.
4. Compare conventional encryption with public key encryption.
OR
Differentiate Symmetric and Asymmetric key cryptography.
5. What is cryptography? Briefly explain the model of Asymmetric
Cryptosystem.
6. Explain Diffie - Hellman key exchange algorithm.
7. Write Diffie Hellman key exchange algorithm. Explain man-in-the middle
attack on this Diffie Hellman key exchange.
8. Explain RSA algorithm with example.
9. The encryption algorithm to be used is RSA. Given two prime numbers 11
and 3 and public key (e) is 3. Calculate the decryption key and Calculate the
cipher text if the given plaintext is 7.
10. Perform encryption using the RSA algorithm. p=3,q=11(two random
numbers). e(encryption key)=7 M(plaintext message)=5
11. Elaborate various kinds of attacks on RSA algorithm.
OR
11. Write four possible approaches to attacking the RSA algorithm.
12. Define the types of cryptanalytic attacks. Which cryptanalytic attack can
occur on RSA algorithm?

13. Write the properties of hash functions.

14. What characteristics are needed in a secure hash function?
15. Write the applications of cryprographic hash function.
16. Explain SHA-512 Algorithm.
OR
Explain the operation of secure hash algorithm on 512 bit block.
17. How following can be achieved with message authentication code (MAC)?
a. Message authentication
b. Message authentication and confidentiality
18. Write a note on followings (Any 3)
i. Double DES & Triple DES
ii. Pseudorandom number generators.
iii. Message Authentication code
iv. Hash Function
19. Is message authentication code same as encryption? How message
authentication can be done by MAC?
20. What is MAC? Why it is required? Explain HMAC algorithm.
What is MAC? Explain HMAC.
OR
Illustrate the overall operation of HMAC. Define the terms.