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What is the process of converting plaintext to ciphertext called?
What is the process of converting plaintext to ciphertext called?
- Deciphering
- Enciphering (correct)
- Cryptography
- Cryptanalysis
Which of the following is the overall area of study that includes both cryptography and cryptanalysis?
Which of the following is the overall area of study that includes both cryptography and cryptanalysis?
- Deciphering
- Ciphertext
- Cryptology (correct)
- Plaintext
What is the technique used to decipher a message without knowledge of the enciphering details called?
What is the technique used to decipher a message without knowledge of the enciphering details called?
- Deciphering
- Cryptography
- Enciphering
- Cryptanalysis (correct)
What is the coded message called?
What is the coded message called?
What is the process of restoring the plaintext from the ciphertext called?
What is the process of restoring the plaintext from the ciphertext called?