Question

The 7th row in the 8 × 8 matrix undergoes a ___________ shift.

(a) 6 bit

(b) 6 byte

(c) 7 bit

(d) 7 byte

I got this question in class test.

My enquiry is from Whirlpool Algorithm topic in section Message Authentication Codes, Whirlpool Algorithm and Key Management and Distribution of Cryptograph & Network Security

Answer 1

Right option is (b) 6 byte

To explain: The nth row in the 8 × 8 matrix undergoes an (n-1) byte shift.