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Test: Laws and Security

Question 1 • Introduction to Computer Science B – 4-232

Generating the keys in RSA encryption starts with two prime numbers, P and Q. What is N?

Answer
A
the difference of P and Q
B
the product of P and Q
C
the quotient of P and Q
D
the sum of P and Q

Explanation

In RSA, the modulus N is calculated by multiplying the two prime numbers: N = P × Q. Therefore, N is the product of P and Q.

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