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Encryption that uses 16-character keys is known as ____. strong 128-bit encryption strong 256-bit encryption military-strength 512-bit encryption military-strength 1,024-bit encryption

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Answer: Strong 128-bit encryption.

Step-by-step explanation: An individual character corresponds to 8 bits . So if there are 16 characters then,

16
*8=128 bits keys

This makes the 128 bit key encryption the strongest amongst all other options.It is strongest because it is almost impossible to decode the 128-character key by any method e.g.-brute-force method.

Other options are incorrect because the characters given by the other bits are as follows:
{(256)/(8)=32 characters


{(512)/(8)=64 characters


{(512)/(8)=128 characters

Thus, the strongest character key is of 128 bits. for cipher.