Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect about elliptic curve cryptography algorithm?

  1. Elliptic curve cryptography algorithm is a public key algorithm.

  2. Key sizes in an elliptic curve cryptography algorithm are in the order of 1024 bits.

  3. Elliptic curve cryptography works with points on a curve.

  4. In elliptic curve cryptography algorithm, elliptic curve is designed by the equation y2 = x3 + ax + b.

  5. For generating an elliptic curve public key, algorithm picks a certain point F on the curve and calculates Ap = As*F. Here, Ap is a public key and As is a secret key.

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Explanation

Key sizes in an elliptic curve cryptography algorithm are in the order of 160 bits.