Exam Cybersecurity-Architecture-and-Engineering Topic 1 Question 89 Discussion

Actual exam question for WGU's Cybersecurity-Architecture-and-Engineering exam
Question #: 89
Topic #: 1
An organization wants to implement a new encryption solution for a real-time video conferencing application.
The organization wants to ensure that the encryption solution provides protection for the video stream without causing significant delays or latency in the conference.
Which type of encryption will meet the needs of the organization?

Suggested Answer: C Vote an answer

The correct answer is C - Stream ciphers.
WGU Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering (KFO1 / D488) content explains that stream ciphers encrypt data bit-by-bit or byte-by-byte, making them highly efficient and suitable for real-time applications like video conferencing where low latency is critical.
Block ciphers (A) encrypt large chunks of data, causing latency. Asymmetric encryption (B) is too slow for real-time data streams. Hash functions (D) are used for data integrity, not for ongoing data encryption.
Reference Extract from Study Guide:
"Stream ciphers encrypt data continuously and are ideal for real-time applications such as video or audio streaming where low latency is essential."
- WGU Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering (KFO1 / D488), Encryption Technologies

by Cecilia at May 12, 2026, 11:12 AM

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