Which three statements about the RSA algorithm are true?

Which three statements about the RSA algorithm are true? (Choose three.)
A. The RSA algorithm provides encryption but not authentication.
B. The RSA algorithm provides authentication but not encryption.
C. The RSA algorithm creates a pair of public-private keys that are shared by entities that perform encryption.
D. The private key is never sent across after it is generated.
E. The public key is used to decrypt the message that was encrypted by the private key.
F. The private key is used to decrypt the message that was encrypted by the public key.

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One thought on “Which three statements about the RSA algorithm are true?

  1. DEF
    C is wrong because it implies that the pair is shared between two entities. In fact, it is only the public key that is shared.

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