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Public key algorithms are based on mathematical functions rather than on simple operations on bit patterns.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The security of the Diffie-Hellman key exchange lies in the fact that, while it is relatively easy to calculate exponentials modulo a prime, it is very easy to calculate discrete logarithms.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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