Question

Each round uses a different key in the algorithm.

(a) True

(b) False

I had been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

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

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) True

To explain: Whirlpool produces keys for each round using the same algorithm itself. Keys are updated per round.