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What is the term that describes making a plaintext message into a ciphertext message?
What is the term that describes making a plaintext message into a ciphertext message?
- Encryption (correct)
- Cryptography
- Decryption
- Polymorphism
Which method replaces each original letter with a different letter in the alphabet by shifting the alphabet position up or down?
Which method replaces each original letter with a different letter in the alphabet by shifting the alphabet position up or down?
- Malware
- Caesar Cipher (correct)
- Social Engineering
- Digital Footprint
What is a term used for physical components of a computer like the hard disk, motherboard, and CPU?
What is a term used for physical components of a computer like the hard disk, motherboard, and CPU?
- Software
- Malware
- Bug
- Hardware (correct)
What creates exact copies of files to be restored later in case of data loss?
What creates exact copies of files to be restored later in case of data loss?
What term describes any malicious program or code that is harmful to computing systems?
What term describes any malicious program or code that is harmful to computing systems?
Flashcards
Encryption
Encryption
The process of transforming plaintext into ciphertext.
Caesar Cipher
Caesar Cipher
A method for encrypting data by shifting each letter in the alphabet a set number of positions.
Hardware
Hardware
The physical components of a computer system.
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Study Notes
Cryptography
- Encryption is the process of converting plaintext into ciphertext.
- The Caesar Cipher is a method that replaces each original letter with a different letter in the alphabet by shifting the alphabet position up or down.
Computer Hardware
- Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer, including the hard disk, motherboard, and CPU.
Data Backup
- Backup creates exact copies of files to be restored later in case of data loss.
Malware
- Malware is any malicious program or code that is harmful to computing systems.
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Test your knowledge of computer terminology with this quiz! From bugs and malware to hardware and software, see how well you know the essential terms in the world of computing.
