5 Questions
What is the process of converting plaintext to ciphertext called?
Enciphering
Which of the following is the overall area of study that includes both cryptography and cryptanalysis?
Cryptology
What is the technique used to decipher a message without knowledge of the enciphering details called?
Cryptanalysis
What is the coded message called?
Ciphertext
What is the process of restoring the plaintext from the ciphertext called?
Deciphering
Test your knowledge of classical encryption techniques terminology including plaintext, ciphertext, enciphering, encryption, deciphering, decryption, cryptography, cryptanalysis, and cryptology.
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