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Symmetric encryption
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Definition
One shared secret key encrypts and decrypts; fast, but the key must be shared safely.
Example: Fast for large data.
Found in: school notes.
One shared key.
Where you'll use it in the test
Syllabus area: Y12 Programming for the Web.
Question types it can appear in
- Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
- Matching or table: Match it to its description, example or category.
- Fill in the blanks: Choose this term to complete a statement or table.
- Short answer: Compare with asymmetric
Where it has appeared in the paper
Secure Software Architecture (Part B). Part letters follow each paper’s own layout.
Related past questions
- Sample exam Q3 (1 mark): Encryption Secure Software Architecture (Part B) · 1 mark
How to use it
A model sentence
“One shared secret key encrypts and decrypts; fast, but the key must be shared safely.” Then apply it: Fast for large data.
In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.
Command words used with it
- Identify: Recognise and name. (Sample exam Q3 (1 mark): Encryption)
Official worked answer
Sample exam Q3 (1 mark): Encryption (1 mark): official criteria and sample answer
Criteria
1: Identifies the correct answer.
Sample answer
Implement data encryption
Go deeper
- Flashcard: Symmetric encryption in Programming for the Web (Year 12) · study that set
- Memorise: Processes for securing the web
- Key terms bank entry: Symmetric encryption
- Notes: Explain the processes for securing the web, including Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)… (Programming for the Web (Year 12))
- Full term page: every question, note and marking comment for Symmetric encryption
Check yourself
Explain “Symmetric encryption” in one sentence, give an example, and name a question type that could test it.
Reveal the answer
One shared secret key encrypts and decrypts; fast, but the key must be shared safely.
Example: Fast for large data.
Could be tested as: Multiple choice, Matching or table, Fill in the blanks, Short answer.