In public-key encryption, the two keys, one for coding and one for decoding, are known as ________.

A) code keys
B) linked keys
C) key tags
D) a key pair

Public-Key Encryption

A type of encryption where two keys, known as a key pair, are created. One key is used for coding and the other for decoding. The key for coding is distributed as a public key, whereas the private key is retained for decoding.

Key Pair

The two keys used in public-key encryption.