1.(a)

Give the name of the path on Linux where you can find random data. Please use the full path name, starting with "/" (without the quotes)

Answer:

(b)

Why is the problem of generating randomness difficult in comupting? Pick the answer that most closely applies

Select one:

a. Computers only run fixed processes of instructions, with no variation

b. The adversary could have infinite knowledge about the universe

c. It's difficult to know what true randomness is

d. Computers never do what you tell them to

(c)

A random number generator is a pseudo-random number generator with a random seed

Select one:

True

False

(d)

Which of the following are good sources of randomness

Select one or more:

a. A recording of lava lamps

b. The current time with high precision

c. /dev/urandom

d. User mouse movement

e. The hash of a known text

Give the name of the path on Linux where you can find random data. Please use the full path name, starting with "/" (without the quotes) Answer: Why is the problem of generating randomness difficult in comupting? Pick the answer that most closely applies Select one: a. Computers only run fixed processes of instructions, with no variation b. The adversary could have infinite knowledge about the universe C. It's difficult to know what true randomness is d. Computers never do what you tell them to A random number generator is a pseudo-random number generator with a random seed Select one: True False Which of the following are good sources of randomness Select one or more: a. A recording of lava lamps b. The current time with high precision c./dev/urandom d. User mouse movement e. The hash of a known text