Free WGU Introduction-to-Cryptography Exam Questions

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Total 94 Questions | Updated On: Sep 24, 2026

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Question 1

(What is used to randomize the initial value when generating Initialization Vectors (IVs)?)

A : Key

B : Plaintext

C : Algorithm

D : Nonce

Answer: D

Question 2

(What does nonrepudiation aim to achieve in the context of cryptography?)

A : Verifying the identity of the sender in secure communication

B : Holding parties accountable for their actions and transactions

C : Ensuring the confidentiality of encrypted messages

D : Preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data

Answer: B

Question 3

(How does a Caesar cipher operate in the encryption of messages?)

A : Encrypting messages using complex mathematical algorithms

B : Substitution of letters with their numerical equivalents

C : Reversing the order of letters in a message

D : Shifting each letter in the alphabet by a fixed number

Answer: D

Question 4

(What is an alternative to using a Certificate Revocation List (CRL) with certificates?)

A : Privacy Enhanced Mail (PEM)

B : Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP)

C : Root Certificate Authority (CA)

D : Policy Certificate Authority (CA)

Answer: B

Question 5

(Which encryption process sends a list of cipher suites that are supported for encrypted communications?)

A : Forward secrecy

B : ServerHello

C : ClientHello

D : Integrity check

Answer: C

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